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Head of a Welsh Fishergirl, by Francis Montague Holl, unspecified, 1876

Head of a Welsh Fishergirl

Francis Montague Holl

1876

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Head of a Welsh Fishergirl is a 1876 unspecified by Francis Montague Holl, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Francis Montague Holl
When & what style?
1876
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a young woman. She wears a white hat and has dark hair. Her face is turned to the side, and she looks off into the distance. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's features and clothing. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The subject of the painting is a Welsh fishergirl, and the artist is Francis Montague Holl. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Francis Montague Holl
Artist

Francis Montague Holl

Francis Montague Holl (London 4 July 1845 – 31 July 1888 London) was a British painter, specialising in somewhat sentimental paintings with a moment from a narrative situation, often drawing on the trends of social…

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