Portrait of Sophie Charlotte of Hanover, 1900s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Portrait of Sophie Charlotte of Hanover, Queen of Prussia, 18th Century Medium-format oil on canvas depicting Sophie Charlotte of Hanover, … Read more Portrait of Sophie Charlotte of Hanover, Queen of Prussia, 18th Century Medium-format oil on canvas depicting Sophie Charlotte of Hanover, Queen of Prussia. The figure appears half-length, framed in an oval, wearing a red cloak over a dark, square-necked dress with lace, in a sober and elegant composition typical of court portraiture. Her face, with its soft and serene features, draws attention, while the neutral background highlights her dignity and presence. The gilded frame, with Baroque ornamentation, reinforces the piece's elegance. The painting follows the canons of Central European Baroque portraiture, dating from the late 17th century to the first decades of the 18th century (ca. 1690-1730), a time of stylistic transition where Baroque formulas still survived alongside an incipient refinement closer to Rococo. 35.5cm x 30cm 46cm x 40.5cm with frame This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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