Artwork
Wyntje (Lavinia) Van Vechten
Wyntje (Lavinia) Van Vechten is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Nehemiah Partridge. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Wyntje (Lavinia) Van Vechten is a portrait painted in oil by Nehemiah Partridge in 1720. The work is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, Wyntje Van Vechten, dressed in a red gown with white trim, adorned with jewelry, and holding an apple. Her attire suggests a certain social standing.
Technique & Style
The painting exemplifies Rococo style, characterized by the artist's use of vibrant color and composition that focuses attention on the subject.
History & Provenance
Nehemiah Partridge, the artist, is linked to other anonymous artists, including the Schuyler Limner and the Aetatis Suae Limner, although these connections are subject to ongoing historical debate.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nehemiah Partridge (March 9, 1683 – between 1729 and 1737) was an American painter.
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