Portrait of a Lady

Britische Malerei 1657–1778, c. 1715/1730, perhaps close to 1725

The image shows a woman seated, angled slightly to the left, with her right arm resting on a surface and her left hand on her lap. She has a composed expression with light-colored eyes and fair skin. Her hair is light brown, styled smoothly. She wears a deep blue gown with billowing sleeves trimmed with white lace. The neckline is slightly open, revealing a white chemise. The background is dark, contrasting with the subject. The woman appears dignified, without any visible jewelry.
Artist
Britische Malerei 1657–1778
Date
c. 1715/1730, perhaps close to 1725
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
91.4 × 71.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a woman seated, angled slightly to the left, with her right arm resting on a surface and her left hand on her lap. She has a composed expression with light-colored eyes and fair skin. Her hair is light brown, styled smoothly. She wears a deep blue gown with billowing sleeves trimmed with white lace. The neckline is slightly open, revealing a white chemise. The background is dark, contrasting with the subject. The woman appears dignified, without any visible jewelry.

Britische Malerei 1657–1778