Portrait of Mrs. Matthew Tilghman (Anna Lloyd, 1724–1794) and Her Daughter, Anna Maria (1755–1843)
1757
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1757
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This portrait depicts a woman in a blue satin dress with white lace trim, seated with a young girl on her lap. The girl is draped in a pink fabric, and both figures are set against a dark background with a window on the left side. The woman's dress is detailed with folds and creases, while the girl's face is turned towards the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of intimacy and quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up John Hesselius.
