Portrait of a Girl by Willem Witsen. A close-up oil portrait of a young girl with dark hair and a large red bow, looking slightly away from the viewer against a dark background.

Portrait of a Girl

Willem Witsen

1903 · Oil Paint, Panel

A poignant and beautifully rendered portrait of a young girl, highlighted by a vibrant red bow and masterful light.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

3 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Dining Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Created in 1903 by Dutch artist Willem Witsen, this soulful oil portrait captures a young girl in a moment of quiet contemplation. The rich, dark palette is dramatically punctuated by the luminous treatment of her face and the vivid red bow in her hair, embodying the refined elegance of early 20th-century European portraiture.