The artwork titled “Portrait of a Woman at Her Toilet” is an oil on canvas painting created by Angelica Kauffman in the year 1795. It belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and measures 131 x 103 cm. This portrait genre painting depicts an intimate and reflective moment of a woman attending to her personal grooming.
In the artwork, the woman is seen in a poised and graceful stance, her gaze directed outward, engaging the viewer. She is dressed in a flowing, light-colored gown adorned with a golden yellow sash, which accentuates the gentle, delicate composition. Her right hand is slightly raised, fixing the drapery while the other gently holds onto it, contributing to the sense of movement within the scene. The background reveals a glimpse of an open window and a table with various items such as a mirror, a small chest, jewelry, and flowers, suggesting an atmosphere of elegance and refinement. The soft, warm lighting accentuates the woman’s serene expression and the textured richness of the fabrics, highlighting Kauffman’s masterful technique in capturing both human emotion and the beauty of domestic life.
