Who painted Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine?

Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine was painted by Isaac Lodewijk de la Fargue van Nieuwland in 1779.

Where can I see Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine?

Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine?

Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine

Isaac Lodewijk de la Fargue van Nieuwland , 1779

Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine is a watercolor print by the Romanticist artist Isaac Lodewijk de la Fargue van Nieuwland. It dates from 1779 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Frederica Sophia Wilhelmine is a print dating from 1779, executed as an etching that was later enhanced with watercolor, pen and ink, and washes of gray and brown. The work is attributed jointly to the artists van Nieuwland and Isaac Lodewijk de la Fargue. It presents a composed scene of a rider and accompanying figures within a wooded landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a woman astride a white horse, dressed in a blue gown trimmed in pink, topped with a tall feathered hat. A second figure, a man on a brown horse, walks beside a tree in the background. The surrounding forest, green shrubbery and distant hills frame the procession, suggesting a leisurely, perhaps ceremonial, ride through nature.

Technique & Style

The original etching provides the linear framework, while subsequent watercolor glazing adds soft tonal layers. Pen and ink delineate details such as the ornate buttons and gilded accents on the woman's attire. Gray and brown ink washes deepen the atmospheric perspective, creating a subtle contrast between the bright foreground and the muted background foliage.

History & Provenance

Created in the late eighteenth century, the piece reflects collaborative practices common among Dutch printmakers of the period. While specific ownership records are sparse, the work bears the signatures of both van Nieuwland and de la Fargue, indicating a joint effort that was likely intended for a limited print run or private collection.