1812
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Mary Augusta Riddell, later Mrs Cunliffe (1823 - 1879) is a 1812 oil by George Watson, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting depicts a young girl in a white dress with puffy sleeves, standing in a garden or park. She is holding a bird in her arms and has a dog sitting beside her, looking up at her. The girl's dress is adorned with a ribbon at the waist, and she is wearing black shoes. The background of the painting is a serene landscape with trees, bushes, and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and idyllic. To learn more about the artist behind this beautiful painting, look up George Watson.
George Watson (20 October 1766 – 24 August 1837) was a Scottish portrait painter and the first president of the Royal Scottish Academy.
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