Artwork
A Woman Putting Flowers in Her Hair
A Woman Putting Flowers in Her Hair is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1705 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Technique & Style
The artwork is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1940.
Created in 1705, this work is classified as a portrait miniature by the Italian artist Rosalba Carriera. As a miniature, the piece employs a small-scale format typical of the genre, designed for intimate viewing. The artwork is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1940.1203.
While the specific support material is not detailed in the available records, the classification as a miniature indicates a technique distinct from large-scale easel painting, focusing on refined detail within a compact composition.
History & Provenance
Created between 1705 and 1710, this portrait miniature is attributed to the Italian artist Rosalba Carriera. The work, titled A Woman Putting Flowers in Her Hair, entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1940.1203. While some internal records list the creator as unknown and fix the date strictly to 1705, the museum's established attribution identifies Carriera as the author within the broader early eighteenth-century timeframe.
The miniature is held by the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is catalogued under accession number 1940.1203. According to the Wikidata record, the work's inception is given as 1705–1710, while the corpus source lists the date as 1705. No further exhibition history is documented in the available sources.
Overview
This small, circular painting, titled A Woman Putting Flowers in Her Hair, captures an intimate moment. It depicts a woman in elegant attire, seated as she carefully arranges blossoms in her hair. The artwork conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to observe a private act of self-adornment. The composition emphasizes the figure within a confined, personal space.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, dressed in a blue gown and draped with a white fur shawl, holds a ribbon adorned with a small red flower, suggesting a delicate task. Behind her, a gold-trimmed mirror reflects her surroundings, while a dark curtain provides a backdrop, enhancing the sense of a secluded chamber. Her focused gesture highlights a personal ritual of beauty.
Artist & collection
- A Woman Putting Flowers in Her Hair
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