Q107446779
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This portrait painting depicts a woman with a fair complexion, her hair styled in an updo. She wears a blue dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is a warm brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th century. The artist's use of ivory as the medium adds a sense of delicacy to the portrait. The level of detail in the woman's hair and clothing indicates a high level of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about the techniques used in this portrait, look up the term "chiaroscuro".
