Artwork

Isabella of Bourbon

Isabella of Bourbon, by Unknown, 1752
Isabella of Bourbon, by Unknown, 1752

Isabella of Bourbon is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Isabella of Bourbon is a photograph created around 1752, an unusually early date for this medium. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a person dressed in 17th-century attire, including armor and a ruff collar, holding a folded cloth. The dark background emphasizes the figure.

Technique & Style

The photograph features straightforward lighting, lacking dramatic shadows or highlights. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique often employed in painting to create depth and drama, is notably subdued here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known