1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Portrait of Mrs. Henry Beaufoy is a 1800 oil by John Hoppner, a Neoclassicism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a woman with a serene expression, her face turned slightly to the left. She wears a dark dress with a white collar and a white headband that wraps around her forehead, with a bow at the back of her head. Her hair is pulled back, and her gaze is directed forward. The background of the painting is a deep red color, which provides a striking contrast to the subject's attire. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject's calm demeanor and the muted colors creating a sense of serenity. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
John Hoppner (4 April 1758 – 23 January 1810) was an English painter, much influenced by Joshua Reynolds, who achieved fame as a colourist.
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