Artwork
The Artist's Son Holger at the Age of Ten
The Artist's Son Holger at the Age of Ten is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Artist's Son Holger at the Age of Ten is a work created in 1856 by a photographer, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a boy with curly hair and a serious expression, resting his chin on an open book. The close-up composition focuses on his face and the top of the book, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The image is a black-and-white photograph, characterized by soft edges and a nuanced rendering of tones. The photograph's style is consistent with the aesthetic goals of the period, capturing the subject with a straightforward and unromanticized approach.
Artist & collection
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