Who painted Old woman with fur hat?

Old woman with fur hat was painted by Pietro Rotari in 1754.

Where can I see Old woman with fur hat?

Old woman with fur hat is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Old woman with fur hat?

Old woman with fur hat is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Old woman with fur hat

Pietro Rotari , 1754

Old woman with fur hat is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Pietro Rotari. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1754, *Old woman with fur hat* is an oil painting by the Italian Baroque artist Pietro Rotari. The work is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister’s collection and exemplifies Rotari’s focus on intimate, finely rendered portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a senior woman from the chest upward, clothed in a dark fur hat, a blue coat and a white scarf. Her pale complexion and downcast eyes convey a calm, reflective mood, suggesting dignity and quiet contemplation rather than overt narrative.

Technique & Style

Rotari employs a restrained palette of muted grays and browns for the background, allowing the textures of fur and fabric to stand out. The brushwork is precise, capturing the delicate details of the woman’s features and clothing in a manner typical of late Baroque portraiture that anticipates Rococo softness.

History & Provenance

Rotari, known for his realistic portraits of women, worked throughout Europe and received commissions from Russian imperial patrons. This particular piece entered the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, where it remains on display as a representative example of his genre portraits.

Context

While the painting aligns with Baroque sensibilities, its gentle coloration and emphasis on personal character reflect the broader Rococo trend toward intimate, everyday subjects. Rotari’s attention to individual expression mirrors the period’s shift from grand historical themes to more private, humanistic studies.