An Unknown Lady in a Red Dress possibly Louisa Henrietta, Princess of Orange, Electress of Brandenburg (1627-1667)
Christian Peter Willman (Königsberg - Königsberg 1665)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
Unknown
Materials
Oil on copper
Measurements
90 mm (H)75 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 1140184
Summary
Portrait miniature, oil painting on copper, An Unknown Lady in a Red Dress possibly Louisa Henrietta, Princess of Orange, Electress of Brandenburg (1627-1667) by Christian Peter Willman (Königsberg - Königsberg 1665). Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a young woman, turned to the left, gazing at the spectator, in a light red-striped dress, square lace collar, triple pearl rope, elaborate, rich jewel brooch. Dark brown eyes, long curly auburn hair, pale face, very small chin, straight nose, sad expression. Dark green background, lit from above right.
Marks and inscriptions
signed 'CPW'
Makers and roles
Christian Peter Willman (Königsberg - Königsberg 1665), artist
