Portrait of Countess Marie Branicka de Bialacerkiew [née Princess Sapieha]
1865
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
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1865
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
In this painting, a woman sits on a red velvet chair, her dark hair styled in a braided updo. She wears a white dress with pink accents and lace details, complemented by a pearl necklace and earrings. Her left hand rests on the chair, adorned with a ring on her middle finger. The woman's attire and jewelry suggest a formal setting, possibly a portrait session. The artist's attention to detail in her clothing and accessories adds depth to the image. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Franz Xaver Winterhalter.
