Portrait of Mrs. Richard Nicholls (Margaret Tudor, 1699–1772)
1749
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1749
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This painting shows a woman in a gold dress with lace details. She wears a white head covering and a white shawl with lace edges. The background is dark brown. The woman's face is turned slightly to her left, and she looks directly at the viewer. Her dark hair is pulled back, and her eyebrows are thin. Her lips are closed, and her expression is neutral. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the portrait. Next, explore the work of artist John Wollaston the Younger.
