Who painted Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman was painted by Anthonie Joseph Helant in 1795-01-01.

Where can I see Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman is associated with Neoclassicism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a woman?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a woman

Anthonie Joseph Helant , 1798

Portrait of a woman is a watercolor painting by the Neoclassicist artist Anthonie Joseph Helant. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

No explicit symbols or attributes are documented for this work, and its small scale (5.

The sitter is an anonymous woman whose identity is not recorded in available sources. Painted in 1795 by Anthonie Joseph Helant, the miniature presents her in a frontal bust-length view against a plain ground, emphasizing facial features and attire. The choice of ivory as support and watercolor as medium aligns with late-eighteenth-century European portrait practices for conveying social status through refined craftsmanship rather than elaborate iconographic props.

No explicit symbols or attributes are documented for this work, and its small scale (5.4 cm × 4.4 cm) suggests a private, commemorative function rather than public allegory.

Technique & Style

Created in 1795, this portrait is executed using watercolor paint applied to an ivory support. The work measures 5.4 cm in height and 4.4 cm in width, representing a miniature format typical of the medium. The artist, Anthonie Joseph Helant, utilized the natural texture of the ivory as a ground for the watercolor, a technique that allows for delicate rendering of the female subject.

The classification identifies the piece as a painting within the portrait genre, emphasizing the formal focus on the individual depicted.

History & Provenance

The portrait, executed on ivory with watercolor paint, was created by Anthonie Joseph Helant in 1795. This small-scale work, measuring 5.4 cm in height and 4.4 cm in width, depicts a woman and is classified within the portrait genre. The piece has been part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is currently located.

No specific details regarding the original commission, the identity of the initial patron, or the precise chain of ownership prior to its arrival at the museum are provided in the available records.

Overview

Created in 1798 by Anthonie Joseph Helant, this intimate ivory portrait presents a seated woman rendered in a compact, circular format. The work measures only a few centimeters across, allowing close inspection of the delicate carving. It is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection, where it is displayed among other examples of miniature portraiture from the late eighteenth century.