Portrait of a Lady
Gerrit Duyckinck
key Notes:
Colonial American portraiture, Elegant attire
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Dimensions:
41 1/4 x 32 3/4 in. (104.8 x 83.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"Portrait of a Lady," created by Gerrit Duyckinck in 1715, is a notable example of early 18th-century Dutch portraiture, characterized by its attention to detail and the subject's elegant attire. The identity of the lady depicted remains unknown, and the painting is currently housed in a private collection.
Description of the work:
"Portrait of a Lady" by Gerrit Duyckinck, created in 1715, features a woman depicted in a three-quarter pose, characterized by her elegant attire and detailed lace collar. The use of oil on wood allows for a rich texture and depth in the rendering of her facial features and the interplay of light and shadow.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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