Who painted A Tyrolean Innkeeper?

A Tyrolean Innkeeper was painted by Rosalba Carriera in 1728.

Where can I see A Tyrolean Innkeeper?

A Tyrolean Innkeeper is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is A Tyrolean Innkeeper?

A Tyrolean Innkeeper is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of A Tyrolean Innkeeper?

Museum-quality prints of A Tyrolean Innkeeper are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Tyrolean Innkeeper

Rosalba Carriera , 1728

A Tyrolean Innkeeper is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Rosalba Carriera. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

A Tyrolean Innkeeper is a pastel portrait created by Italian Rococo painter Rosalba Carriera in 1728. The work exemplifies her contribution to establishing pastel as a prominent medium in 18th-century European art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a serene Tyrolean innkeeper, a woman distinguished by a lace bonnet, white dress, pearl earring, and dark shawl. Her calm, slightly averted gaze conveys quiet dignity and refinement.

Technique & Style

Characterized by the delicate yet ornate qualities of the Rococo movement, the portrait features a muted blue-gray background that accentuates the subject, highlighting Carriera's mastery of pastel in capturing subtle, naturalistic detail.

History & Provenance

Created in 1728, the painting reflects Carriera's period focus on portraiture. Specific provenance details are not provided, but the work is attributed to her established oeuvre in pastel portraiture.

Context

A Tyrolean Innkeeper sits within the broader context of 18th-century European portraiture, where Carriera played a pivotal role in elevating pastel from a sketching medium to one suitable for finished, exhibition-worthy portraits.