Portrait of a Lady by Carl Isak Rylander. A miniature portrait of a woman with dark, curly hair and a gold hairpiece, wearing a white empire-waist dress and a red shawl.

Portrait of a Lady

Carl Isak Rylander

1800 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant 19th-century miniature portrait capturing a lady's likeness with refined detail and a warm, classic palette.

$243

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft white, Dusty pink

About the piece

This exquisite miniature portrait by Carl Isak Rylander, dating to approximately 1800, showcases the delicate precision of the period. The subject is depicted with dark, voluminous curls adorned with a fine gold chain, wearing a classic white gown draped with a vibrant red shawl against a soft, stippled background.