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Portrait of Antoinette Métayer, Oldest Sister of Louis Métayer
Portrait of Antoinette Métayer, Oldest Sister of Louis Métayer is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist George van der Mijn. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
The relatively modest dimensions suggest an intimate format, appropriate for a family portrait of a private rather than official nature.
The portrait is executed in oil paint on canvas, measuring 63.5 by 49 cm. The choice of oil on canvas was standard for mid-18th-century portraiture, allowing for smooth blending and rich color saturation that would convey the sitter's social standing. The relatively modest dimensions suggest an intimate format, appropriate for a family portrait of a private rather than official nature. As a work by George van der Mijn from 1759, it exemplifies the Dutch portrait tradition of the period, which favored naturalistic representation and attention to textile and material details.
History & Provenance
The oil painting titled Portrait of Antoinette Métayer, Oldest Sister of Louis Métayer, was created by George van der Mijn in 1759. Executed on canvas, the work measures 63.5 cm in height and 49 cm in width. It is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
The available records do not specify the original commission details, the identity of the initial patron, or the specific chain of ownership that led to its acquisition by the museum.
The painting Portrait of Antoinette Métayer, Oldest Sister of Louis Métayer by George van der Mijn is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work, created in 1759, is executed in oil on canvas. While the specific inventory or accession number is not provided in the available sources, the museum's records identify the piece as a portrait measuring 63.5 cm in height and 49 cm in width.
The provided sources do not contain information regarding a specific exhibition history for this artwork.
Overview
This oil painting, created by George van der Mijn in 1759, is a portrait of Antoinette Métayer. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Antoinette Métayer, the oldest sister of Louis Métayer, in a serene pose. She is shown wearing a dark green dress with lace trim and a white cap, cradling a small dog in her arms.
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