Portrait of a Young Girl 1740 - 1805

Jean-Baptiste Greuze’s "Portrait of a Young Girl" (1740-1805), now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, depicts a young woman, likely of noble birth, captured in a moment of contemplative thought. The intimate portrait, rendered in a melancholic tone, highlights the sitter's delicate features, including a wistful gaze directed upwards. This piece is a testament to Greuze’s mastery of capturing emotional nuances within his subjects, a hallmark of his artistic style, known for its sentimental portrayal of everyday life.