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Kammerherreinde Kirsten Stampe f. Kaas (1766-1842) gift 1793 med kammerherre, Holger Baron Stampe til Nysø

Kammerherreinde Kirsten Stampe f. Kaas (1766-1842) gift 1793 med kammerherre, Holger Baron Stampe til Nysø is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1831 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Kammerherreinde Kirsten Stampe f.

About this work

Overview

Kammerherreinde Kirsten Stampe f. Kaas (1766-1842) gift 1793 med kammerherre, Holger Baron Stampe til Nysø is a photographic portrait created around 1831, depicting Kirsten Stampe, the wife of Holger Baron Stampe. The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Kirsten Stampe, is portrayed in a serene and somewhat serious demeanor, reflecting the formal and traditional atmosphere of her social standing as a kammerherreinde (lady of the chamber). Her attire, including a high lace collar, bonnet with curls, and puffy-sleeved dress, underscores her position and the time period.

Technique & Style

The photograph is rendered in black-and-white, with notable attention to detail in the lace elements of her attire. Soft lighting contributes to a calm ambiance, though the overall image quality is blurred in parts, characteristic of early photographic techniques.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1831, the photograph is relatively early in the history of photography. It has been preserved in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, suggesting its value as both a historical portrait and an early example of photographic art.