Artwork
Portrait miniature of an unknown woman
Portrait miniature of an unknown woman is a watercolor painting by the Aestheticist artist George Engleheart. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This portrait miniature, painted on ivory in 1804, depicts an unidentified woman.
About this work
This portrait miniature shows a woman with dark hair styled in an updo, wearing a white dress with a lace collar and a low neckline.
This portrait miniature shows a woman with dark hair styled in an updo, wearing a white dress with a lace collar and a low neckline. Her gaze is directed slightly to the right of the viewer. The background of the painting is a soft, light blue.
The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest that the portrait was created in the early 19th century. The artist's use of ivory as the medium adds a sense of delicacy and subtlety to the portrait.
The level of detail and realism achieved in this miniature is impressive, making it a notable example of portrait art. To learn more about the artist's work, explore the art of George Engleheart.
Overview
This portrait miniature, painted on ivory in 1804, depicts an unidentified woman. Created by English artist George Engleheart, it is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with dark hair styled in an updo, wearing a white dress with a lace collar and low neckline, gazing to the right. Her attire and hairstyle are characteristic of early 19th-century fashion.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of ivory as a medium lends the portrait a delicate, subtle quality. The soft, light blue background and detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and features demonstrate Engleheart's skill in achieving realism on a small scale.
History & Provenance
George Engleheart was a prominent English portrait miniature painter, active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and a contemporary of artists like Richard Cosway and John Smart.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Engleheart (1750–1829) was an English painter of portrait miniatures, and a contemporary of Richard Cosway, John Smart, William Wood, and Richard Crosse.
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