Baroana Sophia Katharina von Brukenthal născută von Klocknern. Pandant: Baronul Samuel von Brukenthal.

1850

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Rococo painting Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Baroana Sophia Katharina von Brukenthal născută von Klocknern. Pandant: Baronul Samuel von Brukenthal. is a 1850 by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a bright red dress with deep neckline and puffed sleeves. Her hair is styled in a high, curly updo, and she wears a pearl necklace with matching earrings. One hand holds a fan, while the other rests near her chest. The dark background makes her red dress stand out sharply, giving the face a soft but defined look. The artist used light and shadow to highlight her features. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.