1729
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Mrs. Tyng is a 1729 oil by John Smibert, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress with a white ruffled collar and cuffs, posing with her left arm resting on a red fabric. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a red shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is a dark, muted color. The woman's expression is calm and serene, with a subtle hint of a smile. Her eyes seem to gaze directly at the viewer, creating a sense of intimacy and connection. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, adding depth and dimension to the portrait. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of chiaroscuro.
John Smibert (24 March 1688 – 2 April 1751) was a Scottish-born painter who specialised in portrait painting and was the first academically trained artist to work in British America.
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