Artwork
Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Jacopo Amigoni. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This drawing, 'Portrait of a Lady,' is a work by Jacopo Amigoni, created using a combination of pen, brush, black ink, gray wash, and graphite on blue paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an unidentified woman dressed in elaborate attire, her expression characterized by gentleness. The subject's identity remains unknown, leaving interpretation open.
Technique & Style
Amigoni employed a range of techniques, including simple lines and shading, to achieve a sense of depth in the portrait. The use of various media on blue paper adds to the work's distinctive character.
History & Provenance
Created around 1800, the drawing is somewhat anomalous in Amigoni's oeuvre, as he was active primarily during the early to mid-18th century. Amigoni worked across Europe, beginning his career in Venice, and was known for his sumptuous portraits.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacopo Amigoni (born Giacomo Amiconi; 1682 – September 1752), was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque or Rococo period, who began his career in Venice, but traveled and was prolific throughout Europe, where his sumptuous portraits were…
