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A Woman, by 7th Baronet Sir George Beaumont, unspecified, 1839

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A Woman is a 1839 unspecified by 7th Baronet Sir George Beaumont, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

When & what style?
1839
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Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This portrait, painted in 1839, depicts a woman in a black dress and a white bonnet. The bonnet is adorned with a white ribbon tied in a bow under her chin. The woman's dark hair is styled in a bun, and she wears a gold brooch at her neck. Her attire is formal, and her expression is serene. The background of the painting is a dark brown color, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall mood of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of 7th Baronet Sir George Beaumont
Artist

7th Baronet Sir George Beaumont

Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Baronet (6 November 1753 – 7 February 1827) was a British art patron and amateur painter.

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