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Portrait of Miss Anna Ward with Her Dog, by Joshua Reynolds, oil, 1794

Portrait of Miss Anna Ward with Her Dog

Joshua Reynolds

1794

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Miss Anna Ward with Her Dog is a 1794 oil by Joshua Reynolds, a Rococo painting work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Joshua Reynolds
When & what style?
1794 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Kimbell Art Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a young girl, Anna Ward, sitting on a rock, gently petting a dog. She wears a large hat and a pink dress, with the dog resting its head on her lap. The scene is set outdoors, with trees and a blue sky visible in the background. The girl's expression is calm, and her interaction with the dog appears gentle and affectionate. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of warmth and intimacy in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to 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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