Who painted A Girl from Holstein?

A Girl from Holstein was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see A Girl from Holstein?

A Girl from Holstein is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

A Girl from Holstein

A Girl from Holstein is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

A Girl from Holstein is a mid‑18th‑century portrait attributed to the anonymous artist catalogued as 1092_person. Executed around 1750, the image is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a young woman in a straightforward pose, captured in monochrome with a plain backdrop that isolates the figure.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is depicted wearing a white cap and a dark dress trimmed with a lace collar, her hair gathered back. Her expression is calm and direct, suggesting a modest, perhaps domestic identity typical of regional portraiture from the Holstein area during this period.

Technique & Style

The photograph, though rendered in black and white, shows a grainy texture that gives the skin and fabric a slightly rough appearance. Simple lighting emphasizes the face, creating a modest contrast between light and shadow without the dramatic chiaroscuro employed by later artists.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1750, the image entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to 1092_person reflects the museum’s cataloguing system for works whose creators remain unidentified, preserving the piece within a broader ethnographic context.