Mrs William Urquhart (c.1796–1864)
1814
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1814
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This painting shows a woman with dark, curly hair. She's wearing a white dress with a shawl over her shoulders. The background is dark, and the lighting is soft. The woman's expression is calm, and her eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The artist has used gentle brushstrokes to capture the folds of her dress and the texture of her shawl. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Henry Raeburn.
