Artwork
Emma Nansen, f. Schlegel, Jacob Nansens hustru
Emma Nansen, f. Schlegel, Jacob Nansens hustru is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This black-and-white photograph, created around 1850, is a portrait of Emma Nansen, wife of Jacob Nansen.
About this work
Overview
This black-and-white photograph, created around 1850, is a portrait of Emma Nansen, wife of Jacob Nansen. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Emma Nansen with curly hair, wearing a simple high-necked dress and a draped shawl. Her steady gaze and a necklace with a pendant are notable features. The plain dark background emphasizes her presence.
Technique & Style
The photograph employs chiaroscuro lighting, characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark. Soft lighting creates a gentle effect on her face, with shadows under her chin and cheekbones. The grainy quality and style of her clothing suggest an early photographic technique.
Artist & collection
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