Miss Mary Linwood (1755–1845), Artist in Needlework
1800
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman in a white dress, holding a piece of fabric with a landscape scene. She is sitting in front of a red curtain. The woman's face is turned slightly to the left, and she has dark hair. The woman is wearing a white dress with a low neckline and short sleeves. The dress is loose-fitting and has a full skirt. The fabric she is holding is a light blue color with a landscape scene painted on it. The scene depicts a tree, a hill, and a body of water. The painting is done in oil paint and has a realistic style. The artist, John Hoppner, used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the painting.
