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Maria Rebecca Davison (1783–1858), as Juliana in 'The Honeymoon' by John Tobin

Michael William Sharp

1827

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Maria Rebecca Davison (1783–1858), as Juliana in 'The Honeymoon' by John Tobin is a 1827 oil by Michael William Sharp, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Michael William Sharp
When & what style?: 1827
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a woman standing in a landscape, holding a tray with a jug and a cup. She wears a long, white dress with a red skirt underneath and a blue trim along the edges. Her dark, curly hair is pulled back, and she has a subtle smile on her face. The woman's dress is adorned with a blue and red floral pattern on the bodice, and her sleeves are long and puffy. The background of the painting features a cloudy sky and a body of water, possibly a lake or a river. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.