Old World Portraits
Woman from the Island of Tinos
Jean Baptiste Vanmour
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman from Tinos in detailed traditional costume.
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Elisabeth Palm
Anders Eklund
1768 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An exquisite 18th-century portrait featuring a woman in elaborate period costume with intricate lace and jeweled details.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1768 by Anders Eklund, this portrait captures Elisabeth Palm in a striking ensemble influenced by the 'Turquerie' fashion of the era. Her coral-toned gown is adorned with delicate lace, complemented by a feathered headdress and a pearl necklace, reflecting the opulent tastes of the 18th-century European elite.
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