Artwork

Portret van een vrouw

Portret van een vrouw, by Unknown, oil, 1801
Portret van een vrouw, by Unknown, oil, 1801

Portret van een vrouw is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Unknown. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum. A portrait of a woman, executed in oil paint, is held at the Groeningemuseum.

About this work

Overview

A portrait of a woman, executed in oil paint, is held at the Groeningemuseum. The painting presents a realistic depiction of its subject.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a woman in profile, turned to the right, with her hair pulled back and a headband or ribbon around her forehead. She wears a dark dress with a high neckline, and her gaze is directed away from the viewer, creating a contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by visible brushstrokes and texture, achieved through the use of oil paint. The artist has rendered the subject's features in a realistic style, set against a dark background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Groeningemuseum

Museum

Groeningemuseum

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