Portrait of Louise, queen of Prussia
1836
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1836
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This portrait depicts a woman with curly hair, wearing a white dress and a blue shawl. She is adorned with a white headpiece that covers her forehead and has a large, curly hairpiece on the left side of her head. The woman's attire is formal, and her facial expression is neutral. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of chiaroscuro.
