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Mädchen in blauem Kleid, by Christian Seybold, oil, 1741

Mädchen in blauem Kleid

Christian Seybold

1741

oil

copper

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Mädchen in blauem Kleid is a 1741 oil by Christian Seybold, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Christian Seybold
When & what style?
1741
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This portrait painting features a woman with light skin and hair, dressed in a blue garment with a white collar. Her hair is styled in a bow, and she wears a pearl earring. The background is dark, with a subtle texture visible behind the subject. A notable detail in the painting is the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in the subject's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you can explore the art of Christian Seybold.

About the artist

Portrait of Christian Seybold
Artist

Christian Seybold

Christian Seybold (19 March 1695, Neuenhain, Bad Soden - 29 September 1768, Vienna) was a German painter in the Baroque style.

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