Who painted Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family?

Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family was painted by Unknown in 1790.

Where can I see Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family?

Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family?

Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family

Unknown , 1790

Portrait of a Lady, Possibly of the Stanley Family is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. This oil painting depicts a seated woman in a long white dress against a dark forest backdrop.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting depicts a seated woman in a long white dress against a dark forest backdrop.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman with an elaborate hairstyle, gazing to her left; her identity is uncertain, though a possible connection to the Stanley family has been suggested.

Technique & Style

The artist has captured the texture of the woman's dress and the density of the forest, employing chiaroscuro to create depth, a technique associated with Rembrandt van Rijn.