Artwork

De tre gratier

De tre gratier, by Unknown, 1750
De tre gratier, by Unknown, 1750

De tre gratier is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

De tre gratier is a work created around 1750 by a known artist, now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts three women standing together, embracing, and dressed in flowing attire. The central figure is bare-chested, while the others wear headbands with their hair pulled back. Their calm expressions suggest a posed group portrait.

Technique & Style

The use of chiaroscuro is evident in the focused lighting, which highlights the women's faces and arms against a dark background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known