Porträt eines jungen Mädchens (1751)
Jakob Matthias Schmutzer1751 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1811)
Specifications
- Year
- 1751
- Nationality / school
- Austrian
- Lifespan
- 1733–1811
About the artwork
"Porträt eines jungen Mädchens" (1751) is a work by Jakob Matthias Schmutzer. Historical background, 1751: The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Drawings, a short history: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash.
"Porträt eines jungen Mädchens" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Austrian, 1733–1811
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