Goebeler, Elise: Portrait of an Unknown Lady
1850
unspecified
From the collection of City Museum Berlin
The painting shows a young woman with a double chin, wearing a high pointed collar. She looks directly at us with a plain face. Her dark clothing and the background are simple. This portrait is interesting because it seems personal. The subject appears unadorned and natural. The artist's style is notable, and to learn more about this kind of portrait, look into the technique of sfumato.
