Artwork

Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady, by Ulrika Pasch, oil, 1790
Portrait of a Lady, by Ulrika Pasch, oil, 1790

Portrait of a Lady is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Ulrika Pasch. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Lady is an oil painting created in 1790 by Ulrika Pasch, a Swedish artist known for her work in the rococo style. The painting is part of the collection at the Nationalmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The subject of the painting is a woman portrayed with a gentle smile, her face partially covered by a sheer veil. Her attire, including a brown dress, white lace collar, and blue ribbon bow, conveys elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Pasch employed subtle shading techniques to achieve depth and dimensionality, particularly in the subject's face and clothing, characteristic of the rococo emphasis on detail and texture.

History & Provenance

Created in 1790, the painting is attributed to Ulrika Pasch, a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts, and is currently held in the Nationalmuseum's collection.

Context

The painting reflects the rococo period's aesthetic, with its focus on portraiture, delicate colors, and the depiction of upper-class elegance, consistent with Pasch's specialization in capturing the era's social elite.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ulrika Pasch

Artist

Ulrika Pasch

Ulrika "Ulla" Fredrica Pasch (10 July 1735 – 2 April 1796), was a Swedish rococo painter and miniaturist, and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts.

Nationalmuseum

Museum

Nationalmuseum

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