Who painted Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady was painted by Jean Honoré Fragonard in 1790.

Where can I see Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a Lady

Jean Honoré Fragonard , 1790

Portrait of a Lady is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean Honoré Fragonard. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Jean‑Honoré Fragonard’s oil portrait, dated 1790, presents a seated woman from the waist upward.

About this work

Overview

Jean‑Honoré Fragonard’s oil portrait, dated 1790, presents a seated woman from the waist upward. The work resides in the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst, where it is displayed among the museum’s 18th‑century French paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter wears a dark, broad‑brimmed hat with a ruffled edge and a bow at the rear, complemented by a dark jacket with a ruffled collar over a white shirt. Her head is turned slightly to the right, and she looks straight at the viewer with a composed, mildly smiling expression, suggesting a poised yet approachable presence.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the painting demonstrates Fragonard’s deft handling of light and texture, particularly in the rendering of fabric folds and the subtle gradations of the background. The muted, dark backdrop serves to accentuate the figure’s attire and facial features without competing for attention.

History & Provenance

Created near the end of Fragonard’s career, the portrait entered the Statens Museum for Kunst’s holdings in the early 20th century, though the precise acquisition details remain limited in public records. Its presence in the museum reflects the institution’s broader effort to represent French Rococo and post‑Rococo portraiture.