Artwork

Portrait of a Woman (Frau Gregas?)

Portrait of a Woman (Frau Gregas?), by Unknown, unspecified, 1877
Portrait of a Woman (Frau Gregas?), by Unknown, unspecified, 1877

Portrait of a Woman (Frau Gregas?) is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This portrait, created around 1877, is the work of an 844_person and is housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

This portrait, created around 1877, is the work of an 844_person and is housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman, possibly Frau Gregas, shown in a calm yet serious demeanor, with her face and shoulders set against a dark background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed soft shading to achieve a gentle illumination on the subject's face, while the dark surroundings accentuate her features.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known