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Rococo Lady, by Aleksander Gierymski, oil, 1891

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Overview

Rococo Lady is a 1891 oil by Aleksander Gierymski, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Aleksander Gierymski
When & what style?
1891
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman in a pink dress with a white ruffled collar, adorned with a pearl necklace and earrings. Her curly hair is styled under a black hat with a white feather. The background is a dark brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Aleksander Gierymski.

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