Mrs. Margaret Woffington in the Character of Mrs. Ford in the Merry Wives of Windsor

Mrs. Margaret Woffington in the Character of Mrs. Ford in the Merry Wives of Windsor

John Faber II

1751

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a woman standing in a landscape, wearing a long dress with a white apron and a dark jacket. She has a ruffled collar and a hat, and her hands are clasped in front of her. The woman's face is turned slightly to the right, and her expression is serious. The background of the painting shows trees and hills, with a cloudy sky above. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist who created this work is Faber II, John.

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