1859
unspecified
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
A Study for 'A Lady in Grey' (Isabella Macnee, Mrs Wiseman, the artist's daughter) is a 1859 unspecified by Daniel Macnee, a British Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a long dress with a high neckline and a dark shawl draped over her shoulders. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a subtle, introspective expression on her face. The artist has used a muted color palette, with shades of grey, brown, and beige dominating the scene. The woman's dress and shawl are rendered in soft, gentle brushstrokes, while her face is more finely detailed. The background of the painting is dark and indistinct, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the woman's features and adding to the overall sense of quiet contemplation.
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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