Who painted Dame i sort og rød dragt?

Dame i sort og rød dragt was painted by Andreas Møller in 1750.

Where can I see Dame i sort og rød dragt?

Dame i sort og rød dragt is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Dame i sort og rød dragt?

Dame i sort og rød dragt is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Dame i sort og rød dragt

Andreas Møller , 1750

Dame i sort og rød dragt is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Andreas Møller. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1750 by Danish court painter Andreas Møller, this oil portrait belongs to the Rococo period and is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst’s collection. It presents a seated woman in a striking black and red ensemble, set against a dark background.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is shown in a black hooded cloak with a white ruffled collar, a dark bodice topped by a white ruffle, and red sleeves edged in gold. Her pale face and dark hair are turned slightly away, offering a restrained, neutral expression that conveys the decorum expected of a woman of high social standing.

Technique & Style

Møller employs the delicate brushwork and subtle color modulation typical of Rococo portraiture, using oil paint to render the glossy texture of the fabrics and the soft modeling of the skin. The contrast between the deep background and the vivid reds emphasizes the luxurious attire.

History & Provenance

The painting was produced while Møller was active at various European courts, reflecting his role as an early practitioner of miniature and portrait painting in Denmark. It entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings, where it remains on display.

Artist & collection

Artist

Andreas Møller

Andreas Møller (German: Andreas Möller; nickname: English Møller; 30 November 1684 – c. 1762) was a Danish portrait painter and pioneer of miniature painting who worked at many European courts.