Artwork
Portrait in watercolour of an unknown elderly woman
Portrait in watercolour of an unknown elderly woman is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Andrew van Rymsdyk. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A watercolour portrait depicts an elderly woman in a contemplative mood, shown half-length and turned slightly to the right.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour portrait depicts an elderly woman in a contemplative mood, shown half-length and turned slightly to the right.
Subject & Meaning
The subject wears a lace cap with ribbons and layered clothing, including a dark outer garment and a white underdress with lace trim. Her downward gaze suggests introspection or quiet thought.
Technique & Style
Rendered in soft, muted watercolours, the portrait features delicate brushstrokes and a subtle colour palette, characteristic of the Romanticism movement's emphasis on evocative, expressive representation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Portret van een vrouw
Mrs Berresford
Portrait of a woman
Mrs. Joseph Donaldson (Frances Johnston)
Selbstbildnis
Portrait of a Lady
Mrs. Peter De Lancey (Elizabeth Colden, 1720–1784)
Mrs. David Howe (Sarah Whitney)
Oberstinde Cathrine Lundbye, f. Bonnevie, kunstnerens moder
Unknown Lady
Unknown woman, unfinished
Portrait of Wilhelmina van Pruisen (1751-1820)