Portrait of a Young Zemianka by Unknown Artist. A waist-length portrait of a woman in an ornate orange-red and silver damask dress with blue sleeves and an ermine-lined stole.

Portrait of a Young Zemianka

Unknown Artist

1740 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in elaborate period attire.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Dating from approximately 1740, this portrait by an anonymous Slovak master captures a young Zemianka (noblewoman) in her finery. The work is notable for its meticulous rendering of textures, from the intricate lace cuffs to the heavy damask pattern of the gown and the luxurious ermine fur draped over her shoulders.