Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange Nassau

1791

Charles-Melchior Descourtis after Friedrich Tischbein

Associated Names
Charles-Melchior Descourtis

Artist, French, 1753 - 1820

Rudolph Samuel Henzi

Publisher, Swiss, 1732 - 1803

Friedrich Tischbein

Artist After, German, 1750 - 1812

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of a woman, including her head, shoulders, and chest. She is positioned facing slightly to her right, with her head turned toward the viewer. Her facial features include a fair complexion, light-colored eyes, and a neutral expression. She has voluminous, powdered hair styled in an 18th-century fashion, with elaborate curls and two long braids over her shoulders, adorned with a decorative black band. She is wearing a sheer, delicate gown with a high, ruffled neckline, and a prominent pink sash draped over her right shoulder. Around her neck is a brooch-like adornment beneath the ruffles. The background is plain with a dark oval framing the portrait, providing contrast against the paleness of the paper surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color etching and wash-manner engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.2475


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64954440

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