Artwork
Bejahrte Frau mit weißer Haube
Bejahrte Frau mit weißer Haube is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Balthasar Denner. It dates from 1731 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Bejahrte Frau mit weißer Haube is a 1731 oil-on-canvas portrait by German artist Balthasar Denner, known for his detailed facial depictions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features an elderly woman with a serious expression, wearing a dark jacket and white headscarf, set against a dark background that accentuates her face and attire, conveying a somber and contemplative mood.
Technique & Style
Rendered in the Rococo style, the portrait showcases Denner's technical skill, particularly in capturing fine details such as wrinkles and faint hairs on the subject's skin.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar Denner (15 November 1685 – 14 April 1749) was a German painter, highly regarded as a portraitist.
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