Self-portrait of Angelica Kauffman
1794
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
1794
oil
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
The painting depicts a woman seated in a chair, dressed in a white gown with a dark shawl draped over her left shoulder. Her right hand rests on the arm of the chair, while her left hand holds a book. The woman's attire and the book she holds suggest a connection to intellectual or artistic pursuits. The painting's style and composition are characteristic of 18th-century portraiture. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Angelica Kauffmann.
