Portret van Gertrud Elisabeth Mara 1803

"Portret van Gertrud Elisabeth Mara" is an engraving created by Friedrich Wilhelm Nettling in 1803. The artwork depicts Gertrud Elisabeth Mara, a famous German soprano singer. The portrait is presented in an oval frame, a popular choice for portraits of the time. The image shows Mara in a simple white dress, her hair pulled back and covered by a veil. Her gentle expression and modest attire contribute to the portrait's sense of grace and elegance, typical of Neoclassical portraiture. The inscription beneath the portrait provides identifying information, referencing Mara's birth year (1750) and her maiden name (Schröding). This engraving is a valuable record of a celebrated figure in musical history, offering a glimpse into the artistic style of the early 19th century.