Artwork
Portrait of Lady in a Dark Dress
Portrait of Lady in a Dark Dress is an oil painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. A portrait of a woman on ivory, depicting her leaning against a stone railing, gazing to the side.
About this work
Overview
A portrait of a woman on ivory, depicting her leaning against a stone railing, gazing to the side.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman in a dark dress with white lace trim, set against a hazy landscape with trees and distant buildings. Her introspective pose and the soft background emphasize her presence.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a high level of detail on the ivory surface, creating a smooth finish. The use of chiaroscuro, with its strong contrasts of light and shadow, adds depth to the portrait.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
