Artwork

Ursula Katharina Fürstin von Lubomirska (1680-1743) mit Schoßhündchen

Ursula Katharina Fürstin von Lubomirska (1680-1743) mit Schoßhündchen, by Louis de Silvestre, oil
Ursula Katharina Fürstin von Lubomirska (1680-1743) mit Schoßhündchen, by Louis de Silvestre, oil

Ursula Katharina Fürstin von Lubomirska (1680-1743) mit Schoßhündchen is an oil painting by Louis de Silvestre. It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1800, is a portrait of Ursula Katharina Fürstin von Lubomirska, a member of the nobility, accompanied by a lapdog. It is attributed to the French artist Louis de Silvestre, known for his work with European royal courts.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays Ursula Katharina Fürstin von Lubomirska in a setting that emphasizes her aristocratic status. The inclusion of a lapdog, a symbol of luxury and affection, reinforces her refined and elevated social position.

Technique & Style

Characterized by meticulous attention to detail in the subject's attire and hairstyle, the painting reflects the formal, elegant style typical of 18th-century European portraiture. A contrast between the vibrant, intricately rendered foreground and a subdued, dark background enhances the subject's prominence.

History & Provenance

Completed in 1800 by Louis de Silvestre, who held positions as court painter to King Augustus II of Poland and director of the Royal Academy of Arts in Dresden, the painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis de Silvestre

Artist

Louis de Silvestre

Louis de Silvestre (23 June 1675 – 11 April 1760), also known as Louis de Silvestre the Younger, was a French portrait and history painter.