Artwork
Portret van een vrouw
Portret van een vrouw is an oil painting. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work shows an unnamed woman rendered in oil on canvas, likely painted in France around 1750. It is cataloged as an anonymous portrait in the Rijksmuseum collection, where it remains on view. The composition emphasizes a straightforward likeness without overt symbolic attributes, presenting the sitter simply as a representative figure of mid‑18th‑century portraiture.
Technique & Style
The handling emphasizes delicate modeling of the sitter’s features, with soft transitions in light and shadow that convey a gentle, lifelike presence.
The painting is executed in oil on canvas, measuring 84 cm in height and 63.5 cm in width. Its execution dates to 1750, aligning with the Rococo period’s refined portrait conventions.
The handling emphasizes delicate modeling of the sitter’s features, with soft transitions in light and shadow that convey a gentle, lifelike presence. Subtle tonal gradations and a restrained palette focus attention on the subject’s facial expression and refined attire, characteristic of mid-18th-century French portraiture.
History & Provenance
The painting titled Portret van een vrouw was created in 1750 in France. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the work is attributed to an anonymous artist. It depicts a woman and measures 84 cm in height by 63.5 cm in width.
The specific commission details and the chain of ownership prior to its current location are not recorded in the available sources.
The painting has been in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. According to the Wikidata record, it is held in the Rijksmuseum's collection and located there, with no inventory or accession number specified in the available sources.
No exhibition history is documented in the sources provided.
Overview
The canvas presents a seated woman dressed in a richly ornamented gown, highlighted by a vibrant yellow fabric and a contrasting blue mantle. Her attire is embellished with floral motifs and a prominent bow across the shoulder, while her hair is interwoven with blossoms. A darkened backdrop isolates the figure, emphasizing her poised demeanor and the luxurious details of her clothing.
Artist & collection
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Mrs. Heckford
Anna Constanze Gräfin von Cosel (1680-1765)
