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Portrait of a Woman, by Joshua Reynolds, oil, 1759

Portrait of a Woman

Joshua Reynolds

1759

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Woman is a 1759 oil by Joshua Reynolds, a Rococo painting work, depicting Woman, held at Kimbell Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Joshua Reynolds
When & what style?
1759 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Kimbell Art Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in a blue dress, standing in front of a cloudy sky. She is wearing a white shawl draped over her left arm and a pink sash around her waist. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she is looking to her right. The woman's dress is a light blue color with a V-neckline and long sleeves. The dress is draped elegantly around her body, with folds visible in the fabric. Her left hand is raised to her shoulder, and her right hand is by her side. The background of the painting is a cloudy sky with trees visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, look up Joshua Reynolds.

About the artist

Portrait of Joshua Reynolds
Artist

Joshua Reynolds

Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter who specialised in portraits.

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