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Portret van een dame met waaier

Portret van een dame met waaier is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Daniël Bruyninx. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
Created in 1758 by Daniël Bruyninx, this work is classified as a miniature painting executed on parchment.
Created in 1758 by Daniël Bruyninx, this work is classified as a miniature painting executed on parchment. The support measures 4.4 cm in height and 6.3 cm in width, reflecting the intimate scale characteristic of the genre. While the specific pigment composition and current conservation status are not detailed in the available records, the piece is defined by its small format and the use of parchment as the primary surface for the artist's application.
History & Provenance
The painting titled Portret van een dame met waaier was created by the artist Daniël Bruyninx in 1758. Executed on parchment, the work is classified as a miniature painting. It is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The specific inception date recorded for the artwork is January 1, 1758.
Overview
Portret van een dame met waaier is a 1758 painting by Daniël Bruyninx, executed on parchment, a relatively uncommon support for portraits. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman with pale hair, holding two fans and dressed in attire characteristic of the period, including a blue dress, white lace collar, and red ribbon. Her calm demeanor is conveyed through her gentle gaze directed at the viewer.
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