Portrait of Miss Moffat
1826
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
About the artist
Artist
Martin Archer Shee
Sir Martin Archer Shee (23 December 1769 – 13 August 1850) was an Irish painter and writer.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Miss Moffat is a 1826 oil by Martin Archer Shee, a Neoclassicism work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts a woman in a formal dress, with her body turned slightly to the left. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and she holds a small, rectangular object in her hand. The woman's dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a dress with puffy sleeves and a low neckline. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created with care and attention. For more information about the artist who created this piece, look up Martin Archer Shee.
Sir Martin Archer Shee (23 December 1769 – 13 August 1850) was an Irish painter and writer.
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