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Portrait of a Lady in a Blue Dress

Unknown

1770

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Lady in a Blue Dress is a 1770 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1770 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This portrait features a woman with fair skin and blonde hair styled in an updo, adorned with pearls. She wears a blue dress with a lace shawl and a large orange bow at her chest, complemented by smaller bows on her sleeves. The background is a dark gray wall. The woman's gaze is directed slightly to her right, and her expression is neutral. The painting's style suggests an 18th-century European influence. The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this artwork, showcasing its collection of European paintings.