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Jean or Jane Adam, Mrs Kennedy of Dunure, by Henry Raeburn, oil, 1811

Jean or Jane Adam, Mrs Kennedy of Dunure

Henry Raeburn

1811

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

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Overview

Jean or Jane Adam, Mrs Kennedy of Dunure is a 1811 oil by Henry Raeburn, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Henry Raeburn
When & what style?
1811
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This portrait features a woman seated in a red chair, wearing a green dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is dark, with a red curtain and a painting of a castle on the right side. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest an early 19th-century setting. The use of oil paint and the attention to detail in the subject's clothing and the background are notable aspects of the artwork. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, you might want to look up the artist Henry Raeburn.

About the artist

Portrait of Henry Raeburn
Artist

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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