A Tyrolean Innkeeper
1728
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From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1728
unspecified
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This portrait shows a woman with a lace bonnet and a white dress. She has a pearl earring and a dark shawl. Her gaze is directed slightly to the side, and her expression is calm. The background of the painting is a muted blue-gray color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the work of artist Rosalba Carriera.