Artwork

Portrait of Empress Maria Theresa

Portrait of Empress Maria Theresa, by Joseph Hickel, oil
Portrait of Empress Maria Theresa, by Joseph Hickel, oil

Portrait of Empress Maria Theresa is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Joseph Hickel. It is held in the collection of the Palace of Caserta.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Empress Maria Theresa is an oil painting depicting Maria Theresa of Austria, created by Joseph Hickel.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows Maria Theresa wearing formal attire, including a dark jacket with white lace trim and a pearl necklace, with a small crown on her head. She holds a red object in her lap and gazes to the right with a serious expression, conveying a sense of dignity and authority.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by its detailed rendering and textured depiction of the subject's clothing and hair, achieved through the use of oil paint.

History & Provenance

The Portrait of Empress Maria Theresa is held at the Palace of Caserta.

Artist & collection

Artist

Joseph Hickel

A painter of Imperial courts in the late 1700s, Joseph Hickel captured the Habsburgs in oils.

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