Artwork
Kong Frederik IV
Kong Frederik IV is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Kong Frederik IV is a portrait created around 1750, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, likely a monarch, seated in a formal military attire, holding a sword, with a crown nearby, signifying his royal status.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a technique emphasizing contrasts between light and dark, highlights the subject's face and clothing against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The work is attributed to an artist and dates to around 1750; it is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Artist & collection
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