Artwork
Portrait of a Young Girl
Portrait of a Young Girl is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1772, this portrait depicts a young girl rendered by the artist identified as 3085_person.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1772, this portrait depicts a young girl rendered by the artist identified as 3085_person. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of late eighteenth‑century portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is a youthful female figure with softly undulating hair and a tranquil expression. She is dressed in a loosely draped garment that falls over her shoulders, suggesting modesty and a natural, unadorned presence. The plain, dark backdrop isolates her face, directing attention to her calm demeanor.
Technique & Style
The artist employs smooth, blended brushwork, particularly on the cheeks and neck, creating a subtle transition of tones that gives the skin a gentle inner glow. The handling of light and shadow recalls the sfumato approach, softening edges and producing a hazy, atmospheric effect across the portrait.
History & Provenance
The painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, remaining there as a representative work from the 1770s. Its attribution to 3085_person has been maintained in the museum’s records, linking the piece to the broader corpus of portraiture from that period.
Artist & collection
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Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
