Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady

Godfrey Kneller

1694

oil

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This portrait is an oil painting of a woman. She is wearing a green dress with a white lace top underneath. The background is dark, which makes her stand out. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she is looking straight at the viewer. Her expression is neutral, and her face is well-lit. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and facial features. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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