Portrait of a Young Woman (Sophie Markgräfin von Brandenburg-Bayreuth) by Unknown Artist. A three-quarter portrait of a noblewoman with powdered hair, wearing a jewel-encrusted bodice and a red mantle lined with fur.

Portrait of a Young Woman (Sophie Markgräfin von Brandenburg-Bayreuth)

Unknown Artist

1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman adorned in pearls and rich silks.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
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 white

About the piece

Dating to approximately 1720, this European oil portrait depicts a young woman, likely Sophie Markgräfin von Brandenburg-Bayreuth. She is shown in formal courtly attire, featuring an intricate lace-trimmed bodice, a jeweled stomacher, and a luxurious fur-trimmed mantle draped over a vibrant red cloak.