6012 - Oil on canvas, portrait of a young noblewoman, 18th century, with provenance note on the reverse

Oil on canvas, portrait of a young noblewoman, 18th century, with provenance note on the reverse A finely executed portrait of a lady in oil on canvas, presumably from the late 18th century. The painting depicts a young lady in courtly attire with elaborately styled, powdered hair, adorned with blue blossoms and a small wreath of flowers. The light-colored dress, trimmed with lace and featuring a pink rose, underscores the portrait’s elegant character. The finely modeled facial features, the delicate color palette, and the period-appropriate attire are characteristic of portrait painting from the late Rococo and early Classicist periods. On the reverse are two handwritten notes of provenance indicating that the painting was part of the family collection of Consistorial Councilor Köllner in Gießen. One of the notes identifies the painting as having come from the estate of the mother’s grandfather. The notes provide an interesting indication of provenance within the family history. It has not yet been possible to definitively identify the lady depicted or to attribute the work to a specific artist. • Medium: Oil on canvas • Subject: Portrait of a young lady in courtly attire • Date: Presumably late 18th century • Artist: Unknown, unsigned • Provenance: Handwritten notes on the reverse indicating that it was part of the family collection of Consistorial Councilor Köllner in Gießen • Framing: Gilded or gold-colored wooden frame with decorative inner molding • Dimensions: 58 × 51 cm, including frame