Head of a Young Woman

Frans van der Mijn (signed by artist), 1756

Frans van der Mijn was just a child when he moved with his father Herman to London, where he would make a career for himself. This painting is not a portrait, but an idealized, imaginary rendering of a young woman. The use of brown, grey and white tones imitates graphic art. With this painterly device, Van der Mijn showed off his artistic skills.

  • Artwork typepainting, grisaille
  • Object numberSK-A-3956
  • Dimensionsheight 53.5 cm x width 42.2 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek