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Mrs. Joseph Blaney (Abigail Browne)., by Joseph Blackburn, oil, 1757

Mrs. Joseph Blaney (Abigail Browne).

Joseph Blackburn

1757

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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Overview

Mrs. Joseph Blaney (Abigail Browne). is a 1757 oil by Joseph Blackburn, a Rococo painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Joseph Blackburn
When & what style?
1757 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This portrait painting features a woman in a green dress with lace details on the sleeves and neckline. Her dark hair is styled neatly, and she has a subtle smile. The background is a muted brown color, with a painting of trees and a bird hanging on the wall behind her. The woman's pose is relaxed, with her left arm resting on her hip and her right arm hanging by her side. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Joseph Blackburn.

About the artist

Artist

Joseph Blackburn

Joseph Blackburn (died 1787) was an English painter who worked mainly in British North America. His notable works include portraits of Hugh Jones (circa 1777) and Colonel Theodore Atkinson (circa 1760).

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