After Hermann Vogler, Portrait of a Young Woman with a Masquerade Mask
Title: Portrait of a Young Woman with a Masquerade Mask
Artist: After Hermann Vogler (19th Century)
Medium: Crystoleum
Dimensions: Approx. 10 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Signature: Facsimile signature lower left
Condition Report: In overall good condition
A finely executed crystoleum depicting a stylish young woman in an opulent interior, dressed in an elegant golden gown with puffed sleeves and a matching feathered hat. She holds a masquerade mask delicately in one hand, suggesting an air of mystery and sophistication. The checkered floor, rich architectural details, and draped fabrics in the background enhance the grandeur of the setting. This work, after the 19th-century artist Hermann Vogler, exemplifies the refined aesthetic of the period, with meticulous attention to detail and a luminous quality characteristic of the crystoleum technique.
About the Artist/Style:
Hermann Vogler was a celebrated 19th-century portraitist known for his elegant and dramatic renderings of his subjects. This work, created in the tradition "after" Vogler, mirrors his meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of chiaroscuro, capturing both the opulence of the setting and the enigmatic character of the sitter.