Who painted Woman with a Dog?

Woman with a Dog was painted by Rosalba Carriera in 1715.

Where can I see Woman with a Dog?

Woman with a Dog is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Woman with a Dog?

Woman with a Dog is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Woman with a Dog

Rosalba Carriera , 1715

Woman with a Dog is an unspecified portrait miniature by the Baroque artist Rosalba Carriera. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Woman with a Dog is a portrait miniature painted by Rosalba Carriera in 1715. It is an oval work, executed in pastels, a medium Carriera helped popularize in 18th-century Europe.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman holding a small dog, her face and the animal rendered in soft detail against a dark background. The woman's attire includes a pale blue dress and a light-colored shawl, with her hair styled in loose curls.

Technique & Style

Carriera's use of soft shadows under the subject's chin and cheeks creates a gentle, nuanced portrayal. The chiaroscuro effect, achieved through the contrast of light and dark, draws attention to the woman's face and the dog in her arms.

History & Provenance

The work is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, exemplifying Carriera's skill in portraiture, a genre in which she specialized.