Mrs John Brown of Lanfine and Waterhaughs
1800
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1800
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This portrait features a woman seated in a chair, wearing a light-colored dress and a matching bonnet. She is draped in a shawl, and her hands are clasped together in her lap. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, elegant style. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Henry Raeburn.