Ane Margrethe Abildgaard, f. Bastholm. Maleren N.A. Abildgaards moder

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Ane Margrethe Abildgaard, f. Bastholm. Maleren N.A. Abildgaards moder is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting is a portrait of an older woman, depicted from the chest up. She wears a white bonnet with a ruffled edge and a dark jacket with a white collar. The background is dark, and the woman's face is illuminated, with a neutral expression. The painting is contained within an oval frame with a gold border, adorned with small gold balls along the inner edge. The frame is set against a black background, with a color palette and a small note with handwritten text visible above it. The portrait's style and attention to detail suggest a careful and deliberate approach to capturing the subject's likeness. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the works of 1092_person.