Portrait of an Unknown Woman (possibly Laura Walpole)
1757
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1757
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
This portrait shows a woman in a blue dress with a low neckline and long sleeves. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a small white bird on her head. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The woman's face is turned slightly to the right, and she looks directly at the viewer. Her expression is calm and serious. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a smooth and realistic look. The artist who painted this portrait is Thomas Hudson.
