1792
unspecified
From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Retrato de Miss Philadelphia Rowley is a 1792 unspecified by Thomas Gainsborough, a Rococo painting work, held at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
This painting features a woman with curly, light-colored hair, wearing a dress with a large bow at the front. The dress is light-colored and has a low neckline. The background of the painting is dark, which helps the woman stand out. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, and she is looking straight ahead. Her expression is neutral, and her eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. The painting is framed in an ornate gold frame, which adds to its elegance. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up Thomas Gainsborough.
Thomas Gainsborough (; 14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting.
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