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Portrait of Anastasia Moore (née Codd), Mother of Thomas Moore

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Anastasia Moore (née Codd), Mother of Thomas Moore is an oil by Unknown, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Unknown
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman in a dark dress with a white collar and a large bonnet. The subject's face is the focal point, with her eyes looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from an earlier time period. The artist's use of dark colors and the subject's serious expression give the painting a somber tone.