Mary Bygrave (1770–1846), Housekeeper to the Trustees, Aged 74
1844
oil
From the collection of British Museum
1844
oil
From the collection of British Museum
This portrait features a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar and cuffs. She has a white bonnet on her head and a brown scarf around her neck. Her right hand rests on the arm of the chair. The woman's face is painted in a realistic style, with wrinkles and age spots visible. Her expression is neutral, with a slight smile. The background of the painting is a dark gray color, which helps to highlight the subject's features.
