1765
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Naisen muotokuva is a 1765 unspecified by Alexander Roslin, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a woman with a big, powdered wig styled high on her head, topped with two feather tufts. She’s wearing a pale pink dress with a low neckline and lace trim, plus a cream-colored bow on her sleeve. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her face and outfit. The wig style was extra fancy back then—almost like a fashion statement. Her expression is calm, with a slight smile that feels friendly. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to shape faces.
Alexander Roslin (pronounced ; spelled Alexandre in French, pronounced ; 15 July 1718 – 5 July 1793) was a Swedish painter who worked in Scania, Bayreuth, Paris, Italy, Warsaw and St.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
