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Katherine Paterson, Mrs John Walkinshaw of Barrowfield and Camlachie (called Lady Barrowfield), (c 1683 - 1780). Mother of Clementina Walkinshaw

John Thomas Seton

1788

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Katherine Paterson, Mrs John Walkinshaw of Barrowfield and Camlachie (called Lady Barrowfield), (c 1683 - 1780). Mother of Clementina Walkinshaw is a 1788 oil by John Thomas Seton, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: John Thomas Seton
When & what style?: 1788 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This portrait features a woman in a dark dress and white headscarf, set against a dark background. Her attire is formal, with a white bow at her neck and a dark shawl draped over her shoulders. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.