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Hannah Gwynne, by Unknown, paint, 1832

Hannah Gwynne

Unknown

1832

paint

From the collection of National Library of Wales

Dominant colour

Overview

Hannah Gwynne is a 1832 paint by Unknown, depicting Woman, held at National Library of Wales.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1832
Where can I see it?
National Library of Wales

About this work

This portrait painting depicts an elderly woman with a kind face, wearing a lace bonnet and a dark dress with a white collar. Her eyes are cast downward, and her mouth is slightly pursed. She is seated in a chair with a curved back, which is visible behind her. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest that she is from the early 19th century. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of traditional portraiture from that era. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting.

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