1799
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
A Lady in a Lace Cap (possibly Ann Edgar, Lady Raeburn) is a 1799 oil by Henry Raeburn, a British Romanticism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This portrait painting features a woman seated in a red chair, wearing a black and white dress with a large bow at the chest. Her attire is completed by a lace cap adorned with a large black bow. The background of the painting is a warm brown color. The woman's hands are clasped together in her lap, and her gaze is directed straight ahead. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of elegance and refinement. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about the artist's use of this technique, explore the works of Henry Raeburn.
Sir Henry Raeburn (; 4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) was a Scottish portrait painter. He served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland.
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