Who painted Portrait of a woman in negligée?

Portrait of a woman in negligée was painted by Anna Dorothea Therbusch in 1769.

Where can I see Portrait of a woman in negligée?

Portrait of a woman in negligée is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Portrait of a woman in negligée?

Portrait of a woman in negligée is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a woman in negligée

Anna Dorothea Therbusch , 1769

Portrait of a woman in negligée is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Anna Dorothea Therbusch. It dates from 1769 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1769, Portrait of a Woman in Negligee is an oil painting by Anna Dorothea Therbusch, a Rococo artist from the Kingdom of Prussia.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a loose white gown, holding a bouquet of flowers and touching her face, set against a dark background that highlights her figure.

Technique & Style

Therbusch employed soft brushstrokes to capture the folds of the woman's clothing and the texture of her skin, characteristic of the Rococo style.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection. Therbusch was a prolific portrait painter, with around 200 works surviving, including at least 85 verified portraits.

Artist & collection

Artist

Anna Dorothea Therbusch

Anna Dorothea Therbusch (born Anna Dorothea Lisiewski, Polish: Anna Dorota Lisiewska, 23 July 1721 – 9 November 1782) was a prominent Rococo painter born in the Kingdom of Prussia.