Who painted Margaret Wynne ( 1695 -?

Margaret Wynne ( 1695 - was painted by Michael Dahl in 1720.

Where can I see Margaret Wynne ( 1695 -?

Margaret Wynne ( 1695 - is held by National Library of Wales.

What movement is Margaret Wynne ( 1695 -?

Margaret Wynne ( 1695 - is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Margaret Wynne ( 1695 -

Michael Dahl , 1720

Margaret Wynne ( 1695 - is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Michael Dahl. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1720 by the Swedish-born portraitist Michael Dahl, this oil painting presents a solitary female sitter. The work is part of the National Library of Wales’s holdings and exemplifies Dahl’s focus on individual likenesses during his English career.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait features a woman with dark hair, dressed in a blue satin bodice over a white chemise. Her steady gaze meets the viewer directly, and her composed expression conveys a sense of quiet confidence, typical of genteel portraiture of the early eighteenth century.

Technique & Style

Dahl employs chiaroscuro to model the figure, using a dark, subtly graded background that recedes to emphasize volume. The satin’s sheen is rendered through delicate brushwork, while the contrast between light and shadow enhances the texture of both skin and fabric, reflecting the refined aesthetic of the period.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the National Library of Wales collection, though its earlier ownership remains undocumented. Michael Dahl, active in England from the late 1690s, was renowned for portraits of aristocracy and royalty, situating this work within his broader output of high‑society commissions.