1757
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Porträt der Elizabeth Rothmahler is a 1757 oil by Jeremiah Theus, a Rococo painting work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting shows a woman in an 18th-century dress, facing left. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a yellow dress with lace trim and a large bow. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The woman's expression is neutral, and her posture is formal. She is shown in a traditional portrait style, with attention to detail in her clothing and hairstyle. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. If you like this style of portrait, you might want to learn more about the artist, Jeremiah Theus.
Jeremiah Theus (né Theüs; April 5, 1716 – May 17, 1774) was a Swiss-born American painter, primarily of portraits.
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