Thérèse Schwartze

Thérèse Schwartze, born in 1851 in Amsterdam and died in 1918 in Amsterdam, was a Dutch painter known for her portraits of the European aristocracy and high society. Her works are celebrated for their refined technique and elegant compositions, capturing the essence of Dutch life and character. Influenced by the Dutch portrait tradition and her contemporary George Hendrik Breitner, Schwartze's technique involved a delicate and sophisticated approach to composition and color, conveying the elegance and status of her subjects. Her career was marked by her ability to depict the sophistication and grace of the European aristocracy, making her a celebrated figure in late 19th and early 20th-century Dutch painting.