Artwork
Portrait of Suzanna de Roth (1789-1822)
Portrait of Suzanna de Roth (1789-1822) is an ivory painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Suzanna de Roth is an ivory painting depicting a woman from the waist up, characterized by a realistic style, attention to detail, and a muted color palette, conveying an atmosphere of quiet dignity.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Suzanna de Roth (1789-1822), is portrayed with a neutral expression, dressed in a detailed blue gown with white lace trim, and an elegant updo, suggesting a representation of refinement and possibly her social standing.
Technique & Style
The painting utilizes chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's focus to Suzanna. The realistic approach emphasizes intricate folds in her dress and textured hair, highlighting the artist's attention to detail.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided about the painting's creation, ownership, or exhibition history beyond the subject's dates (1789-1822).
Context
Given the subject's attire and the painting's style, it likely reflects the early 19th-century European portrait tradition, emphasizing the depiction of the emerging bourgeoisie or nobility with dignity and realism.
Legacy
The painting's impact or influence on subsequent art movements or its significance beyond portraying Suzanna de Roth is not specified, suggesting its value may lie more in its historical or familial context.
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
