Artwork
Poul Johan Schouw, guvernør i Ostindien
Poul Johan Schouw, guvernør i Ostindien 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
Poul Johan Schouw, guvernør i Ostindien is a portrait from circa 1750, attributed to an unspecified artist (1092_person), currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Poul Johan Schouw, identified as a governor in Ostindien (East India), depicted in formal attire indicative of his position: a dark brown coat, white cravat, and tall black hat, conveying gravity through his serious expression.
Technique & Style
The portrait utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing strong contrasts between light and dark. This is evident in the deep shadows on the subject's face, creating a three-dimensional effect against a plain, dark background that centralizes the figure.
History & Provenance
Created around 1750, the painting's artist remains unspecified. It is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, showing signs of aging with wear visible on the edges.
Artist & collection
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Poul Johan Schouw, guvernør i Ostindien