Portrait of a Lady, 1867
ArtistMarie Wiegmann,
1826–1893
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions without frame78 × 65 × 1,5 cm
Dimensions with frame106 × 95 × 9 cm
Status
on display, room Künstlerinnen! Von Monjé bis MünterUnfortunately, the identity of the person depicted by Marie Wiegmann is unknown. The subject’s hairstyle and clothing correspond to the fashion of the 1860s. The rose in her hand was a popular motif in portraits of young women – it symbolises feminine youth, beauty and grace. Such works were an expression of social status and highly valued in wealthy families. This painting was acquired by the Kunstpalast in 2025 at auction.
AccessionAcquisition 2025
Provenance[...]; 12.03.2025 angekauft von Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf, Auktion "Schmuck I Kunst & Antiquitäten", Los 2327Inventory numberM 2025-5
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