Miss Frances Warren
1763
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
1763
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
In this painting, a young girl sits on a rock in a forest, gently holding a lamb. She wears a blue satin dress with lace cuffs and a floral headband. The lamb rests its head on her lap, and she holds a garland of flowers in her left hand. The girl's face is turned slightly to her right, and her gaze is directed downward. Her dark hair is pulled back, and her skin has a soft, rosy glow. The lamb's fur is depicted in soft, feathery brushstrokes, and its eyes are cast downward. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the girl and lamb emerging from the shadows. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
