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Portrait of Countess Nákó, by Friedrich von Amerling, oil, 1855

Portrait of Countess Nákó

Friedrich von Amerling

1855

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Countess Nákó is a 1855 oil by Friedrich von Amerling, a Biedermeier work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Friedrich von Amerling
When & what style?
1855 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?
Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This painting features a woman seated in a gold chair, adorned with a dark dress and a fur shawl draped over her shoulders. She wears a pearl necklace and has a white flower in her hair. A dog sits beside her, and the background is a red curtain. The woman's attire and the dog's presence suggest a portrait of a noble or aristocratic figure. The painting's attention to detail and the subject's regal demeanor are noteworthy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the work of Friedrich von Amerling.

About the artist

Portrait of Friedrich von Amerling
Artist

Friedrich von Amerling

Friedrich Ritter von Amerling (14 April 1803 – 14 January 1887) was an Austrian portrait painter in the court of Franz Josef.

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