Wilhelmine Caroline Amalie Tischbein by Johann Heinrich Tischbein. An 18th-century oil portrait of a woman in profile, seated at a desk and writing with a quill.

Wilhelmine Caroline Amalie Tischbein

Johann Heinrich Tischbein

1785 · Oil Paint

An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman engaged in quiet reflection and writing.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence with rich warm-brown color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Study · Library
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Aged gold, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1785 by Johann Heinrich Tischbein, this oil portrait captures Wilhelmine Caroline Amalie Tischbein in a moment of scholarly focus. Rendered in a warm, earthy palette, the work highlights the delicate textures of her lace-trimmed shawl and the soft illumination of her face as she writes with a quill, embodying the refined elegance of the late Rococo period.