Mrs Berresford

About this work

This portrait shows a woman with her hair pulled back, wearing a white dress with puffy sleeves. The woman's face is turned to the left, and she is looking straight ahead. The painting is done in gouache paint and is framed in a gold frame with a white mat. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she has a small decoration in her hair. Her dress is white with a low neckline and puffy sleeves. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps the woman stand out. The painting is a beautiful example of gouache paint, which is a type of opaque watercolor paint. The artist, John Smart, was known for his portraits, and this painting is a great example of his work. If you're interested in learning more about John Smart, you can check out his other works at the Nationalmuseum.