Portrait of Nana Risi — Ferdinand Keller Art Print

Portrait of Nana Risi: the profile and details of a portrait by Keller

In Portrait of Nana Risi by Ferdinand Keller, the sitter is shown from behind, her head turned to the right. Her profile stands out against a gray background, while braided hair, golden jewelry and pale fabric occupy much of the image. This art print invites you to look at a portrait through its lines and depicted materials, without having to imagine a story behind it.

A portrait painted in 1869

The Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe holds this oil painting by Ferdinand Keller, dated 1869. The original measures 60.5 × 48.5 cm. These details describe the historical painting; they do not determine the size or material of the reproduction you choose here.

The close framing gives the sitter the full focus. No landscape or architectural setting distracts the eye: the image centers on the silhouette, background and a few bright details. To explore other subjects by the artist, browse our Ferdinand Keller art print collection.

Details to notice up close

The strongest contrast lies between the dark mass of hair and the pale shoulders. The braids form a rounded volume that echoes the curve of the neck. The earring and chains introduce small golden accents into a palette dominated by grays, browns and beiges.

Lower down, the folds of the fabric guide the eye from one shoulder to the other. Their lines bring movement to a restrained pose. The face in profile does not address the viewer directly, leaving room to see the image as an intimate portrait, a study of silhouette or an arrangement of colors.

An art print for a reading space or portrait gallery

This vertical composition can find a place beside an armchair, above a console or among other portraits. Understated walls and a discreet frame allow the nuances of the background to remain visible. When choosing a size, consider the distance from which you will view the face and jewelry, as well as the space around the image.

To create a gallery of portraits by the same painter, discover our Portrait of Anselm Feuerbach art print and Self-Portrait with a Fur Hat by Ferdinand Keller. Both works are in the same collection. Compare the framing and placement of the face in each image, then choose sizes and frames that bring your arrangement together.