Full Record |
| Title |
Portrait of a Lady |
| Collection |
Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle |
| Artist |
Attributed to Dahl, Michael, I (Swedish painter, born 1656 or 1659, died 1743, active in England) |
| Date Earliest |
possibly about 1700 |
| Date Latest |
probably about 1743 |
| Description |
The costume worn by the unknown woman represented in this portrait indicates that she was probably a widow. Her mourning dress is decorated with white and black lace. This work has been attributed to Michael Dahl, a Swedish painter who worked in England. Dahl was one of the leading portraitists in London during the first half of the eighteenth century and he was a rival of Sir Godfrey Kneller. Dahl's portraits, however, show a brighter palette, a slower touch and a more detailed treatment of draperies and costume. |
| Current Accession Number |
O.134 |
| Former Accession Number |
Douz.205 |
| Subject |
portrait |
| Measurements |
82.4 x 51.3 cm cm (estimate) |
| Material |
oil on canvas |
| Acquisition Details |
Bequeathed by the founders John and Joséphine Bowes 1885. |
| Rights Owner |
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham |
| Author |
Dr Mercedes Cerón |
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