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Ulrika Bock s. Kostfeldt (1721-1782)

Nils Schillmark

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

Portrait

Dominant colour

Ulrika Bock s. Kostfeldt (1721-1782) is a work by Nils Schillmark, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?: Nils Schillmark
Where can I see it?: Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This portrait painting features a woman with fair skin, dressed in a blue dress with a pink bodice and a lace collar. She wears a pink bow on her chest and another on her right sleeve. Her hair is styled in an updo, adorned with a lace headpiece and a pink bow. She holds a fan in her right hand. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th century. The painting's style and attention to detail indicate a skilled artist. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the technique of cross-hatching.