1820
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Sarah McCall, Mrs Alexander Bonar is a 1820 oil by Henry Raeburn, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This portrait depicts a woman with dark, curly hair and a white head covering. She wears a dark dress with a white ruffled collar, and her gaze is directed slightly to the right. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal or elegant setting, and her expression is calm and composed. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up 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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