Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Donat Nonnotte
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman in a shimmering satin gown.
Portrait of a Woman
Balthasar Denner
1731 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous and refined 18th-century portrait capturing a woman's gentle expression with delicate brushwork.
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted by Balthasar Denner around 1731, this portrait exemplifies the artist's celebrated ability to render human skin with incredible detail and a luminous quality. The subject is depicted in a soft light that emphasizes the gentle contours of her face and the textures of her dress, set against a dark, minimalist backdrop that allows the figure to command the viewer's attention.
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