Frances Cromwell (1638–1720), Daughter of Oliver Cromwell
1658
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1658
oil
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This portrait features a woman with long, dark hair, adorned with a headband and a necklace. She wears a blue dress with a white collar and a brown shawl, holding a white dove in her lap. The background is a dark, cloudy sky with trees. The woman's attire and the dove suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The dark background contrasts with the subject's bright clothing, drawing attention to her. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up John Michael Wright.
