Artwork

Venetiansk dameportræt

Venetiansk dameportræt, by Unknown, 1750
Venetiansk dameportræt, by Unknown, 1750

Venetiansk dameportræt 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

Venetiansk dameportræt is a portrait from circa 1750, attributed to an artist identified by the number 37327_person. The work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a woman dressed in formal, high-necked attire with ruffled sleeves, her hair neatly pulled back, and adorned with a simple necklace and brooch. Her identity remains unknown.

Technique & Style

The portrait is rendered in black and white, with a plain, dark background that emphasizes the subject's face. The overall aesthetic suggests an early photographic or similarly muted visual approach, though the exact medium beyond 'IMAGE' is unspecified. The style hints at influences that can be explored further through the artistic technique of chiaroscuro.

History & Provenance

Created around 1750, the portrait's origins (beyond a Venetian attribution in its title) and the artist's identity (known only by a numerical designation) are not fully detailed. It is currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Context

The work captures a moment in time, offering a glimpse into 18th-century formal attire and hairstyles. Despite its age and worn condition (evidenced by scratches and edge wear), the portrait retains a focused intensity on the subject.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known