Artwork

Sophie Stramboe

Sophie Stramboe, by Unknown, 1835
Sophie Stramboe, by Unknown, 1835

Sophie Stramboe is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Sophie Stramboe is a photograph created around 1835 by an unknown photographer, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a woman wearing a dark dress with lace trim and a decorative hat, her face and attire highlighted against a plain dark background.

Technique & Style

The photograph employs chiaroscuro, using soft lighting and shadow to create a dramatic effect, with the subject's face standing out against the dark backdrop.

History & Provenance

The photograph is dated to around 1835 and is housed at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its significance as an early example of photographic art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known