Who painted Flora Macdonald?

Flora Macdonald was painted by Allan Ramsay in 1749.

Where can I see Flora Macdonald?

Flora Macdonald is held by Ashmolean Museum.

What movement is Flora Macdonald?

Flora Macdonald is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Flora Macdonald

Allan Ramsay , 1749

Flora Macdonald is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Allan Ramsay. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Flora Macdonald' is an oil on canvas portrait created by Allan Ramsay in 1749. It is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman, Flora Macdonald, dressed in elegant attire, including a blue dress with white sleeves and a red and blue plaid shawl. She holds a bouquet of flowers and has a white flower behind her ear, conveying refinement and delicacy.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and dimension. This 18th-century portraiture technique adds drama to the portrait.