Allegory of Painting
1734
pastel
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Rosalba Carriera
Rosalba Carriera (12 January 1673 – 15 April 1757) was an Italian Rococo painter.
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pastel
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Allegory of Painting is a 1734 pastel by Rosalba Carriera, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman with soft, curled hair and a gentle smile. She wears a light blue dress and holds a paintbrush in one hand while resting the other on a dark background. A small flower in her hair adds a touch of color. The artist used pastel and red chalk on blue paper, giving the colors a soft, blended look. This was a common way to create detailed portraits in the 1700s. Next, look up pastel to see how artists use this unique medium.
Rosalba Carriera (12 January 1673 – 15 April 1757) was an Italian Rococo painter.
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