1740
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Wales
Dominant colour
Miss Catherine Jones of Colomendy, near Mold is a 1740 oil by Richard Wilson, a Rococo painting work, held at National Library of Wales.
This painting depicts a woman, likely Miss Catherine Jones of Colomendy, near Mold, in a dark dress with a white collar and a black ribbon tied around her neck. She wears a white cap with a black ribbon on her head. The background is dark, and the woman's face is the main focus of the painting. The woman's facial expression is neutral, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. Her skin tone is pale, and her hair is covered by the cap. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and serious. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the woman's face and clothing standing out against the dark background. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can look up the technique.
Richard Wilson (1 August 1714 – 15 May 1782) was a Welsh painter who specialised in landscape art and worked in Britain and Italy.
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