Charlotte, Lady Watkin Williams-Wynn

Charlotte, Lady Watkin Williams-Wynn

Daniel Gardner

1775

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

A woman sits in a dim room, her chin resting on her hand. She wears a pale, loose dress with lace trim at the wrist. Her dark hair is pulled up, and the background is a mix of dark blues and soft grays. Her pose looks relaxed, but the artist used soft colors and quick brushstrokes to keep it lively. The painting feels intimate, like a quiet moment caught in time. Next, check out Gardner, Daniel—he painted many portraits like this one.

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