Portrait of a Lady 1769

"Portrait of a Lady" is a miniature portrait painted in 1769 by Danish artist Robert Mussard. The work is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, and depicts an unidentified woman wearing a pearl necklace and a richly ornamented gown. The sitter's elaborate hairstyle is characteristic of the Rococo period, an era of elegance and refinement. Mussard's signature and the date of creation are visible in the lower left corner of the painting. Miniature portraiture was a popular art form during the 18th century, often commissioned for personal use or as a gift. This small-scale work highlights Mussard's skill in capturing detail and conveying a sense of intimacy.