1854
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
A Lady is a 1854 unspecified by Daniel Macnee, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This portrait painting depicts a woman in a white dress with red accents, her body turned slightly to the left. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The woman's dress features a low neckline and short sleeves, with a full skirt that is visible in the foreground. The background of the painting is dark and indistinct, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and upper body. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Sir Daniel Macnee FRSE PRSA LLD (4 June 1806, Fintry, Stirlingshire – 17 January 1882, Edinburgh), was a Scottish portrait painter who served as president of the Royal Scottish Academy (1876).
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