Portrait of a Lady of Quality, Venetian School, 18th Century
The princess is depicted in a silk dressing gown, an informal yet exquisitely refined indoor outfit that perfectly illustrates the elegance of 18th-century Venetian fashion.
Far from being careless, this sartorial choice underscores the sitter’s high rank through its studied simplicity. Her bodice is delicately adorned with a diamond-set brooch, while a pink veil rests upon powdered hair, in accordance with the aristocratic beauty standards of the period.
Venetian School, 18th Century
Oil on canvas
With frame: 105 cm x 92 cm
Unframed: 82 cm x 66 cm (32 1/4 x 26 in.)
