Artwork
Young Woman
Young Woman is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Friedrich von Amerling. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman is a portrait painting created by Austrian artist Friedrich von Amerling around 1853. Characterized by the clarity and domestic intimacy typical of its time, the work features a single female figure.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a solitary young woman, though specific details about her identity and the scene’s context are not provided, leaving interpretation open.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Biedermeier style, the painting showcases Amerling’s mastery of refined and detailed portraiture, consistent with his reputation for precision and domestic realism.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1853 by Friedrich von Amerling, a prominent portrait painter at the imperial court of Franz Josef, the painting’s subsequent ownership history is not specified here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Friedrich Ritter von Amerling (14 April 1803 – 14 January 1887) was an Austrian portrait painter in the court of Franz Josef.
Portrait of a young woman
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Elise Ljungman, m. Paint Manufacturer and the Director of an Orphanage Signeul in Uddevalla
Selbstbildnis
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Portrait of a woman
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