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Caroline D'Arcy, 4th Marchioness of Lothian (died 1778)

Joseph Antony Adolph

1750

oil

canvas

From the collection of Scottish National Gallery

Rococo painting 18th Century

Dominant colour

Caroline D'Arcy, 4th Marchioness of Lothian (died 1778) is a 1750 oil by Joseph Antony Adolph, a Rococo painting work, held at Scottish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Joseph Antony Adolph
When & what style?: 1750 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Scottish National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a red dress holding a lute. She is wearing a lace shawl and has her hair pulled back. The background is a landscape with trees and a sunset. The woman's dress is intricately detailed, with folds and creases visible in the fabric. Her expression is calm and serene, with a hint of a smile. The lute she holds is also detailed, with strings and a neck visible. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the woman's face and hands standing out against the darker background. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Joseph Antony Adolph.