Who painted Dameportræt?

Dameportræt was painted by Unknown in 1759.

Where can I see Dameportræt?

Dameportræt is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Dameportræt

Dameportræt is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Dameportræt, attributed to the artist known as 774_person, dates to around 1759. The portrait is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑18th‑century portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents a woman shown from the shoulders up, her face rendered with a calm demeanor and a faint smile. She wears a light‑toned dress featuring a bow at the neckline and a ruffled collar, while her hair is gathered back, suggesting a modest, perhaps domestic, presentation.

Technique & Style

The painter employs a soft, simplified approach, using loose brushwork especially evident in the treatment of the hair and garment. A dark, indistinct background creates contrast, allowing the figure to emerge sharply; the handling of light and shadow hints at chiaroscuro without fully modeling the forms.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1759, the work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its attribution to 774_person remains based on stylistic comparison with other works from the same period, and no further documented ownership history is available.