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Princess Mary Tudor

Unknown

1830

oil

panel

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Princess Mary Tudor is a 1830 oil by Unknown, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1830
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman in a black dress with a white collar, adorned with a gold belt and a red and gold headpiece. She sits in a red chair, with a book open on a table in front of her. The painting's dark background and the woman's formal attire suggest a sense of solemnity and importance. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the portrait. The Ashmolean Museum holds this painting, offering a glimpse into the art and culture of the past.