A Little Girl (possibly Lady Frances Scott, later Lady Douglas, 1750 - 1817)
1758
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1758
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The painting features a young girl with blonde hair, styled in a high bun and adorned with a blue ribbon. She wears a blue dress with a white undergarment, complemented by a blue sash around her waist. The girl's right arm rests on a wooden surface, while her left arm is not visible. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the girl's light-colored clothing. The girl's facial expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed towards the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal, suggesting that it may be a portrait of a member of the aristocracy. This painting is an example of the work of artist Joshua Reynolds.
