# Portrait of a Young Girl

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CARRIERA, Rosalba](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7>)
- Date: 1701-1750
- Technique: Pastel on paper, 36 x 30 cm

## Commentary

The best works of Carriera were created when the gentle appeal and flattering softness of pastel complemented the personality of the sitter. This is certainly true in this portrait of a young girl. The mother-of-pearl flesh tone has been rendered in classic pastel hues of blue, pink and pale grey, and the lack of depth in colority is perfectly suited to capturing this almost childlike face.

## Related artworks

- [Autumn](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/autumn-re6399f93e22f05>)
- [Cardinal Melchior de Polignac](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/cardinal-melchior-de-polignac-r3204cdffe76189>)
- [Elderly Lady](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/elderly-lady-rf80db57d00768e>)
- [Flora](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/flora-r33340cc6d699e2>)
- [Fortitude](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/fortitude-rfad88cba763220>)
- [Portrait of a Boy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/portrait-of-a-boy-r9df0d5d5ecf8a5>)
- [Portrait of a Gentleman in Red](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/portrait-of-a-gentleman-in-red-rc884f8a3a41953>)
- [Portrait of a Lady](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/portrait-of-a-lady-ra6b9cd1da0ec66>)
- [Portrait of a Man](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/portrait-of-a-man-r64917c329ddd18>)
- [Portrait of a Young Lady](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/portrait-of-a-young-lady-r4f1c838d19619a>)
- [Portrait of Barbara Campanini](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/portrait-of-barbara-campanini-r4b30895c8d5439>)
- [Portrait of Faustina Bordoni Hasse](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/carriera-rosalba-rc3e8087dc79ca7/portrait-of-faustina-bordoni-hasse-r4043962878d2c9>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)