Lady Deering

Lady Deering

John Smart

1770

watercolor

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman with a pale complexion, her hair styled in an updo adorned with a white headpiece. She wears a white dress featuring brown fur trim and blue accents, complemented by a gold necklace. The subject is set against a dark background. A notable detail is the woman's gaze, which appears to be directed slightly to her left. The painting itself is rendered on ivory, adding a unique texture to the overall piece. For more information on the technique used in this painting, explore the concept of sfumato.

More by John Smart

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app