Portret van een dame 1823 - 1900

"Portret van een dame" (Portrait of a Lady) is a 19th-century portrait drawing by German artist Johann Wilhelm Kaiser, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a woman seated in a chair, with a prominent white collar and a cap. Her expression is serious, and the overall tone of the artwork is somber. This artwork is a prime example of Kaiser’s skilled portraiture, utilizing subtle shading and linework to capture the essence of the sitter's presence. The drawing showcases the realism characteristic of 19th-century portraiture.