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Miss Laing, by Frederic Leighton, oil, 1853

Miss Laing

Frederic Leighton

1853

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Miss Laing is a 1853 oil by Frederic Leighton, a British Romanticism work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Frederic Leighton
When & what style?
1853 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress with lace trim, standing in front of a landscape backdrop. She has dark hair adorned with flowers and wears a gold bracelet on her right wrist. Her right hand rests on a ledge, while her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand holding a white glove. The woman's attire and the backdrop suggest a formal setting, possibly a garden or a park. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful portrait, you might want to look up Frederic Leighton.

About the artist

Portrait of Frederic Leighton
Artist

Frederic Leighton

Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton,, known as Sir Frederic Leighton between 1878 and 1896, was a British Victorian painter, draughtsman, and sculptor.

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