Old World Portraits
Head of a Young Woman
François Boucher
A delicate 18th-century portrait of a young woman by François Boucher, featuring soft textures and a graceful profile.
Head of a Young Woman
Frans van der Mijn
1756 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant mid-18th-century portrait of a woman in refined attire, featuring delicate brushwork and soft lighting.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1756 by Frans van der Mijn, this portrait depicts a young woman with a serene expression, wearing a fashionable flat hat and pearls. The work exemplifies the graceful style of the Dutch Rococo period, focusing on the textures of lace and the subtle play of light across the sitter's features.
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