Who painted Dameportræt?

Dameportræt was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Dameportræt?

Dameportræt is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Dameportræt

Dameportræt 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

Dameportræt is a mid‑18th‑century portrait, attributed to the artist identified as 668_person. The image is a monochrome photograph of a woman dressed in period attire, now part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented in an elaborate costume typical of the 1750s, featuring a high, puffed wig with side curls and a light‑coloured jacket with ruffled cuffs. She holds a small object, possibly a fan or a key, suggesting a genteel or domestic context.

Technique & Style

Although the original work dates to around 1750, the surviving representation is a black‑and‑white photograph, indicating that the image was reproduced later for archival purposes. The composition follows the conventions of portraiture of the era, emphasizing status through dress and accessories.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1750, the portrait entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. The museum catalogs the piece under its Danish title, Dameportræt, meaning “lady portrait,” reflecting its focus on cultural and ethnographic documentation.

Context

The attire and styling correspond to mid‑century European fashion, particularly the elaborate wigs and ruffled garments popular among the upper classes. Such portraits served both as personal records and as visual testimonies of contemporary dress and social norms.