Dameportræt 1726 - 1748

"Dameportræt" is a miniature portrait by Danish artist David Gardelle, created between 1726 and 1748. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts an unidentified woman in a white dress and a blue shawl. Gardelle's meticulous brushwork and use of soft pastels capture the sitter's delicate features and elegant attire. The painting's intimate scale and refined execution exemplify the artistry of 18th-century portraiture, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Danish aristocracy.