Johann Christian Freund

Lady with White Veil

Johann Christian Freund's carefully executed portrait seems rather drawn than painted, especially in the lady's curls which appear under her veil and in her shape which is clear-cut despite the scattered lighting. Since the artist used only a few shadows the portrait shows a lack of plasticity and gives a static impression. Nevertheless he achieved a charming and pleasant representation. ¹

¹ Johann Christian Freund has often been mistaken for the miniaturist Johann Christoph Freund who worked in Dessau and Leipzig between circa 1720 und 1750.