Where can I see Portrait of a Woman in Blue?

Portrait of a Woman in Blue is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman in Blue?

Portrait of a Woman in Blue is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman in Blue

Portrait of a Woman in Blue is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Technique & Style

No further technical details regarding specific pigments, supports, dimensions, or condition are documented in the available sources.

Portrait of a Woman in Blue is classified as a painting and belongs to the portrait genre, dated 1698. The work is identified as a portrait miniature by Peter Cross, a British artist active circa 1645 to 1724, and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The medium is consistent with miniature painting practice, executed on a small-scale support rather than as a large canvas work.

The accession number 1941.554 corresponds to the Cleveland Museum of Art's holdings. No further technical details regarding specific pigments, supports, dimensions, or condition are documented in the available sources.

History & Provenance

The portrait miniature, attributed to Peter Cross and dated 1698, is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work was acquired by the museum in 1941, bearing the accession number 1941.554. It is classified specifically as a miniature within the institution's holdings.

Overview

This oval painting, titled Portrait of a Woman in Blue, presents a singular female figure. The composition centers on her face and shoulders, set against an unadorned background that directs the viewer's attention entirely to the sitter. She is depicted with a composed, serious demeanor, dressed in a blue gown and a coordinating head covering.

Subject & Meaning

The woman's features include pale skin and dark eyebrows, framed by hair gathered in a loose style. Her attire consists of a blue dress and a matching headscarf, rendered with attention to the texture of the fabric. The artist's choice of a plain backdrop ensures that the subject's expression and presence remain the primary focus, conveying a sense of quiet intensity.

Portrait of a Woman in Blue, Peter Cross

Artist & collection

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

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