Artwork
A young Woman
A young Woman is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist August Allebé. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark background and the woman's serious expression contributing to this atmosphere.
The painting depicts a young woman standing in front of a dark background, wearing a long dress with a white apron. Her hair is styled in a bob, and she has a neutral expression on her face. The woman's attire appears to be from the 19th century, with a high neckline and long sleeves.
The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark background and the woman's serious expression contributing to this atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's style, explore the works of August Allebé.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young woman rendered in oil on panel, a conventional portrait genre that emphasizes individual likeness without overt symbolic attributes. Its composition and presentation reflect 19th‑century Dutch portrait conventions, focusing on realistic representation rather than allegorical meaning.
Technique & Style
Created in 1863, A young Woman is an oil painting executed on a panel support. The work measures 35.5 cm in height and 23.5 cm in width. As a portrait, the piece depicts a woman rendered in oil paint, adhering to the medium and genre conventions of August Allebé's early output. The physical construction combines the fluidity of oil pigments with the rigid stability of the wooden panel.
History & Provenance
The portrait titled A young Woman was created by the Dutch artist August Allebé in 1863. Executed in oil paint on a panel support, the work measures 35.5 cm in height and 23.5 cm in width. Historical records indicate that the painting was previously owned by Daniel Franken. The work is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Overview
August Allebé’s 1863 oil painting A Young Woman presents a solitary figure against a muted backdrop. The work captures a moment of quiet contemplation, emphasizing the sitter’s modest attire and restrained demeanor. Though modest in scale, the composition reflects the artist’s early interest in portraying everyday subjects with careful observation.
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August Allebé was an artist and teacher from the Northern Netherlands. His early paintings were in a romantic style, but in his later work he was an exponent of realism and impressionism. He was a major initiator and…
