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Bildnis einer Fürstin

Felix Anton Besold

1757

unspecified

From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

Portrait

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Bildnis einer Fürstin is a 1757 unspecified by Felix Anton Besold, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?: Felix Anton Besold
When & what style?: 1757
Where can I see it?: Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, possibly from the 18th century. She is depicted wearing an ornate dress with lace details and a dark shawl draped over her shoulders. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she wears earrings and a headpiece. Her expression is neutral, and she looks directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's features and clothing. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look up the work of artist Felix Anton Besold.