Lady Elizabeth Grey, Countess of Kent

Lady Elizabeth Grey, Countess of Kent

Paul van Somer I

1619

oil

From the collection of Tate Britain

About this work

This painting features a woman in a lavish black dress with a low neckline, showcasing her decolletage. The dress has lace trim and a large collar around her neck. Her right hand rests on a table, while her left hand holds a fan. She wears a large black feather in her hair and a pearl earring. The woman's face is pale, and her hair is light blonde. The background of the painting is a deep red color, with a curtain draped behind the woman. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist who created this painting, look up Paul van Somer I.

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