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Her posture is composed, with one hand resting upon the back of a chair, while the other holds a small mask. This inclusion of a mask is a common motif in eighteenth-century portraiture, often alluding to the theatricality of court life or the private persona behind the public figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighting in the composition is focused upon the face and the upper torso of the sitter, drawing attention to her features and the jewellery she wears. The background remains dark and relatively indistinct, a technique that ensures the subject remains the primary focus. Pesne was known for his ability to balance the demands of royal representation with a degree of naturalism in the rendering of skin tones and fabric textures. This work provides a clear example of his approach to portraiture during his tenure in Berlin, where he produced numerous images of the Prussian royal family. The painting documents the appearance of a woman who would go on to exert considerable influence over the cultural and political life of the Swedish court, acting as a patron of the arts and a central figure in the intellectual circles of Stockholm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hermits-hut-on-a-hill-christian-wilhelm-ernst-dietrich\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHermit's Hut on a Hill - Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich — Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antoine Pesne","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601917612367,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601920823631,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601920856399,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601920889167,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601920921935,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601920954703,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601920987471,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601921020239,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601921053007,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601921085775,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601921118543,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601921151311,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Luise-Ulrike-of-Prussia-Queen-of-Sweden_Poster_CompositorV1_1788052956640.jpg?v=1788053390","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/luise-ulrike-of-prussia-queen-of-sweden-antoine-pesne","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}