1753
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Miss Walpole, Afterwards the Hon. Mrs. Keppel (one of pair) is a 1753 oil by Samuel Cotes, a Rococo painting work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This painting depicts a woman in a blue dress, facing to the right. She wears a black ribbon around her neck and has her hair styled in an updo with pearls. The background is dark, which highlights the subject's features. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. Her expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed away from the viewer. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and upper body. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Francis Cotes.
Francis Cotes (20 May 1726 – 16 July 1770) was an English painter who was one of the pioneers of English pastel painting and co-founded the Royal Academy in 1768.
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