Portrait of Dorothea De Ficquelmont 1849

Josef Kriehuber, a prominent Austrian portrait painter, created this oil-on-canvas portrait of Dorothea De Ficquelmont in 1849. The work showcases Kriehuber’s skill in capturing the sitter's likeness with detail, evident in the intricate lace of her headdress and the delicate pearl necklace she wears. Dorothea's serene expression suggests a sense of nobility and grace, typical of portraiture during this period. Kriehuber’s mastery of portraiture and his ability to depict the sitter's character are hallmarks of his work.