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Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina (1751-1820), prinses van Pruisen. Echtgenote van prins Willem V

Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina (1751-1820), prinses van Pruisen. Echtgenote van prins Willem V, by Georg Lamprecht, ivory, 1790
Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina (1751-1820), prinses van Pruisen. Echtgenote van prins Willem V, by Georg Lamprecht, ivory, 1790

Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina (1751-1820), prinses van Pruisen. Echtgenote van prins Willem V is an ivory painting by the Rococo painting artist Georg Lamprecht. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This ivory portrait, created by Georg Lamprecht in 1790, is held at the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a woman in profile.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina, princess of Prussia and wife of Prince Willem V. She is shown facing left, with an elaborate hairstyle adorned with pearls and flowers, wearing a white dress with a bow at the shoulder.

Technique & Style

The portrait is rendered in ivory, with a muted gray background that highlights the subject's features. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, achieved through the artist's use of subtle tones and delicate detail.

Artist & collection

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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