Gallery Edition – Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820). Wife of Prince Willem V, in the Temple of the Arts by Benjamin Samuel Bolomey – 44×63 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the realm of Neoclassical art, Benjamin Samuel Bolomey’s “Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820). Wife of Prince Willem V, in the Temple of the Arts” (c. 1760-1790) assumes a position of refined elegance, its creation coinciding with the height of European aristocracy. Bolomey’s masterful technique yields a figurative subject rendered in fine brushstrokes, imbuing the portrait with an air of intimacy and subtlety. The soft pastel hues of beige, cream, and muted greens that comprise the palette evoke a sense of restraint, underscoring the sitter’s noble bearing. Within this visual framework, Bolomey orchestrates a chromatic structure that harmonizes with the ornate details of Baroque architecture, foreshadowing the Neoclassical Interiors that would soon dominate European design.When enlarged to 44×63, the palette and spatial depth of “Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina” assume a majestic scale, their gent