Mrs Everard
1770
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting is a portrait of a woman. She is wearing a dark dress with a lace trim and a bow at the waist. The background is a solid color, and the lighting is soft. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting. She is looking to the left, and her expression is calm. Her hair is pulled back, and she is wearing a small decoration on her head. The painting is a portrait of Mrs Everard, painted by Allan Ramsay in 1770. It is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. To learn more about the technique used in this painting, look up chiaroscuro.
