Who painted Bildnis einer jüngeren Dame?

Bildnis einer jüngeren Dame was painted by Johann Rudolf Dälliker in 1750.

Where can I see Bildnis einer jüngeren Dame?

Bildnis einer jüngeren Dame is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Bildnis einer jüngeren Dame?

Bildnis einer jüngeren Dame is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Bildnis einer jüngeren Dame

Johann Rudolf Dälliker , 1750

Bildnis einer jüngeren Dame is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Rudolf Dälliker. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1750, this oil on canvas portrait by Swiss artist Johann Rudolf Dälliker is part of the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. It depicts a young woman rendered against a deep, almost black backdrop, which isolates her figure and emphasizes the subtle modeling of light on her skin and clothing.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented with a fair complexion, her white curls gathered into an elaborate updo and accented by a modest floral arrangement. She wears a dark, low‑necked gown with voluminous sleeves and a decorative brooch at the chest, suggesting a status linked to wealth or aristocratic lineage. The somber background contributes a quiet, introspective tone to the composition.

Technique & Style

Dälliker employs a restrained palette, allowing the luminous flesh tones to contrast sharply with the surrounding darkness. The brushwork on the dress and hair shows careful attention to texture, while the smooth handling of the face conveys a refined, almost idealized likeness typical of mid‑18th‑century portraiture in the German‑Swiss tradition.

History & Provenance

The work has remained in Switzerland since its creation, eventually entering the holdings of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s representation of 18th‑century Swiss painting. Its attribution to Dälliker is based on stylistic analysis and archival records linking the artist to portrait commissions of that period.