Young Lady with a Rose

Pieter Vanderlyn

Created:
Movement:
1732
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key Notes:
Colonial portraiture, Floral symbolism
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Dimensions:
32 1/2 x 27 in. (82.6 x 68.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Young Lady with a Rose by Pieter Vanderlyn

Young Lady with a Rose, painted by Pieter Vanderlyn in 1732, is an exemplary work of early American portraiture, executed in oil on canvas. Vanderlyn, a Dutch-born artist, is known for his contributions to the colonial American art scene, particularly in the Hudson River Valley. This painting reflects the stylistic influences of European portraiture, characterized by its attention to detail and the delicate rendering of the subject's features. The work is significant for its depiction of colonial American fashion and social status, as evidenced by the subject's attire and the symbolic inclusion of a rose. Vanderlyn's portraits are valued for their historical insight into the lives of early American settlers and their European heritage. His work remains an important part of the narrative of American art history, bridging European techniques with the emerging American identity.

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Young Lady with a Rose by Pieter Vanderlyn

The painting "Young Lady with a Rose," created by Pieter Vanderlyn in 1732, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the Baroque style with its emphasis on rich detail and dramatic use of light and shadow. The subject, a young woman holding a rose, is depicted with a focus on elegance and poise, characteristic of portraiture from this period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Young Lady with a Rose