Portrait of Miss Anna Ward with Her Dog
1794
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
1794
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Miss Anna Ward with Her Dog is a 1794 oil by Joshua Reynolds, a Rococo painting work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.
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.
Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter who specialised in portraits.
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