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Portrait of Mary Anne Bloxam (later Mrs. Frederick H. Hemming), by Thomas Lawrence, oil, 1824

Portrait of Mary Anne Bloxam (later Mrs. Frederick H. Hemming)

Thomas Lawrence

1824

oil

panel

From the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Mary Anne Bloxam (later Mrs. Frederick H. Hemming) is a 1824 oil by Thomas Lawrence, a Neoclassicism work, held at Kimbell Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Lawrence
When & what style?
1824 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?
Kimbell Art Museum

About this work

The painting features a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a white dress with a pink sash. She is seated and holds a fan in her right hand. The background is a warm red color. A notable detail is the woman's necklace, which adds a touch of elegance to her overall appearance. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Lawrence
Artist

Thomas Lawrence

Sir Thomas Lawrence (13 April 1769 – 7 January 1830) was an English painter who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy.

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