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I.K.H. Erzherzogin Maria Iosepha, by Martin van Meytens, oil, 1742

I.K.H. Erzherzogin Maria Iosepha

Martin van Meytens

1742

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

I.K.H. Erzherzogin Maria Iosepha is a 1742 oil by Martin van Meytens, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Martin van Meytens
When & what style?
1742
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a young girl in a white dress, adorned with flowers, sitting in a chair. She has blonde hair styled in an updo and wears a white dress with puffy sleeves and a full skirt. The background is dark, with a vase of flowers on a table to her right. The girl's dress is intricately detailed, with folds and creases visible in the fabric. Her hair is decorated with small flowers, adding to the overall sense of elegance and refinement. The vase of flowers in the background adds a pop of color to the otherwise dark scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Martin van Meytens.

About the artist

Portrait of Martin van Meytens
Artist

Martin van Meytens

Martin van Meytens (24 June 1695 – 23 March 1770) was a Swedish-Austrian painter who painted members of the Royal Court of Austria such as Marie Antoinette, Maria Theresa of Austria, Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, the…

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