Artwork
Portrait of a young girl
Portrait of a young girl is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Ubaldo Gandolfi. It dates from 1753 and is held in the collection of the Department of Paintings of the Louvre.
About this work
Overview
Ubaldo Gandolfi's 'Portrait of a young girl' is a 1753 oil painting exemplifying the Rococo style. Created during the late-Baroque period, it showcases Gandolfi's skill as a portraitist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl in profile, lost in thought. Her dark hair is pulled back and adorned with a white ribbon or flower, and she wears a dark dress with a light-colored shawl. The girl's upward gaze and hand on her chin convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Gandolfi's use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques is evident in the portrait. The dark background accentuates the subject's features, while the artist's handling of light and texture adds depth to the image.
History & Provenance
Ubaldo Gandolfi was a celebrated artist in his time, known for his portraits and other subjects. Along with his brother Gaetano, he received major commissions from European courts, establishing the Gandolfi brothers as prominent figures in Italian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ubaldo Gandolfi (1728–1781) was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late-Baroque period, mainly active in and near Bologna.
Museum
Department of Paintings of the Louvre
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