
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Donat Nonnotte
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman in a shimmering satin gown.

1785 · Oil Paint
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman engaged in quiet reflection and writing.
$238
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3 frame sizes
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A calm artwork with moderate presence with rich warm-brown color — adds structure to a more polished room.
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.
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1785 · Oil Paint
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman engaged in quiet reflection and writing.
$238
For the selected configuration
From $129
3 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A calm artwork with moderate presence with rich warm-brown color — adds structure to a more polished room.