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Porträt der Maria Amalia von Sachsen (1724-1760)

Unknown

1850

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Caserta

Dominant colour

Porträt der Maria Amalia von Sachsen (1724-1760) is a 1850 oil by Unknown, held at Palace of Caserta.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Palace of Caserta

About this work

This painting features a woman in a dark dress with white ruffles, adorned with a red shawl and a brooch. She holds a rolled-up paper in her left hand and a flower in her right. The background is dark, with a crown visible on the left side. The woman's attire and the crown suggest a regal or noble setting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in exploring more art from the same era and style, you might want to look up the Palace of Caserta.