1755
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mary Barnardiston (1730–1760) is a 1755 oil by Joshua Reynolds, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a woman with her right hand resting on her cheek, wearing a dark dress and a white shawl. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a small earring and a bracelet on her wrist. The background is dark, which makes the subject stand out. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and her posture conveys a sense of elegance. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of Joshua Reynolds, the artist who created this piece.
Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter who specialised in portraits.
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