Artwork
Portrait of a Woman, probably Princess Cecilie of Baden, Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna
Portrait of a Woman, probably Princess Cecilie of Baden, Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The artwork is a portrait miniature depicting a woman identified as Princess Cecilie of Baden, who later became Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna upon her marriage into the Russian imperial family. As a small-scale portrait, it serves to record her likeness and convey her aristocratic status and personal identity within the courtly context of the mid-nineteenth century.
History & Provenance
It is attributed to the artist Alois Gustav Rockstuhl, who lived from 1798 to 1877 and worked as a miniaturist at the Russian imperial court.
The work is a portrait miniature dated to 1860. It is attributed to the artist Alois Gustav Rockstuhl, who lived from 1798 to 1877 and worked as a miniaturist at the Russian imperial court. The piece depicts a woman identified as Princess Cecilie of Baden, who later became Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna.
The Cleveland Museum of Art currently holds the object within its collection, cataloged under the accession number 1926.227.
Overview
This painting, titled "Portrait of a Woman, probably Princess Cecilie of Baden, Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna," depicts a distinguished female figure. The artwork presents a formal representation of its subject, whose identity is suggested to be either Princess Cecilie of Baden or Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna. As a portrait, its primary purpose is to capture and convey the likeness and presence of the individual.
Technique & Style
The artist has rendered the subject with careful attention to detail, particularly in the textures of her lace dress and the reflective qualities of her pearl jewelry. The composition places the woman prominently within the frame. A light-colored background serves to isolate and highlight the figure, ensuring that her elaborate attire and direct expression are the central focus of the artwork. This approach emphasizes the subject's presence and status.
Artist & collection
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