Artwork

Portrait of Frederica Augusta von Hohenzollern (1779-1843) ?

Portrait of Frederica Augusta von Hohenzollern (1779-1843) ?, by Johann Heinrich Schröder, oil, 1798
Portrait of Frederica Augusta von Hohenzollern (1779-1843) ?, by Johann Heinrich Schröder, oil, 1798

Portrait of Frederica Augusta von Hohenzollern (1779-1843) ? is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Johann Heinrich Schröder. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.

About this work

Overview

Johann Heinrich Schröder painted this oil portrait in 1798. The work is part of the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw and depicts Frederica Augusta von Hohenzollern, who lived from 1779 to 1843.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented as a young woman with light hair gathered in a loose ponytail. She wears a dark blue coat over a red shirt, accented by a gold floral pin on her chest. Her expression is composed, and the dark backdrop isolates her figure, emphasizing her calm demeanor.

Technique & Style

Schröder employs gentle brushwork to render the skin and hair, achieving a smooth transition of tones. The contrast between the vivid red collar, the golden flower, and the deep background demonstrates a chiaroscuro approach, highlighting the subject through light and shadow.

History & Provenance

Since its creation in the late eighteenth century, the portrait has remained in public collections, eventually entering the holdings of Warsaw’s National Museum, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s German portraiture holdings.

Artist & collection