Who painted Woman with a Dog?

Woman with a Dog was painted by Rosalba Carriera in 1715.

Where can I see Woman with a Dog?

Woman with a Dog is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Woman with a Dog?

Woman with a Dog is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Woman with a Dog

Rosalba Carriera , 1715

Woman with a Dog is an unspecified portrait miniature by the Baroque artist Rosalba Carriera. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2008.291
Credit line: Bequest of Muriel Butkin

About this work

Overview

Woman with a Dog is a portrait miniature painted by Rosalba Carriera in 1715. It is an oval work, executed in pastels, a medium Carriera helped popularize in 18th-century Europe.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman holding a small dog, her face and the animal rendered in soft detail against a dark background. The woman's attire includes a pale blue dress and a light-colored shawl, with her hair styled in loose curls.

Technique & Style

Carriera's use of soft shadows under the subject's chin and cheeks creates a gentle, nuanced portrayal. The chiaroscuro effect, achieved through the contrast of light and dark, draws attention to the woman's face and the dog in her arms.

History & Provenance

The work is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, exemplifying Carriera's skill in portraiture, a genre in which she specialized.