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Bildnis eines kleinen Mädchens mit gepuderter Pagenfrisur

Bildnis eines kleinen Mädchens mit gepuderter Pagenfrisur, by Unbekannt, 1795
Bildnis eines kleinen Mädchens mit gepuderter Pagenfrisur, by Unbekannt, 1795

Bildnis eines kleinen Mädchens mit gepuderter Pagenfrisur is a drawing by Unbekannt. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the City Museums Freiburg. A young girl is depicted in a frontal portrait, characterized by a powdered pageboy hairstyle and calm demeanor.

About this work

The details in her outfit reflect the fashion of the late 18th century, with pastel tones used for her accessories, like the choker and bow.

This drawing shows a young girl with a powdered pageboy hairstyle.
She's wearing a kerchief with fine embroidery and a flower.
The details in her outfit reflect the fashion of the late 18th century, with pastel tones used for her accessories, like the choker and bow.
The artist used simple lines to draw her face and clothes.
The girl's expression is calm and straightforward, like a portrait.
Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how drawings like this are made.

Overview

A young girl is depicted in a frontal portrait, characterized by a powdered pageboy hairstyle and calm demeanor.

Subject & Meaning

The girl's attire, including a kerchief with fine embroidery and pastel-toned accessories, reflects the fashion of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, specifically the Directoire style.

Technique & Style

The drawing is executed with simple lines, and the artist employed cross-hatching to achieve detail and texture in the girl's face and clothing.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unbekannt

This unsigned painter captured 16th-century Strasbourg life in small oils. Their brush traced local fashion and faces—look at “Mädchen in Straßburger Bürgertracht” where a young woman’s lace collar and green dress…

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