1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
The Honorable Caroline Upton is a 1800 oil by Thomas Lawrence, held at Clark Art Institute.
This portrait shows a woman in profile, facing right. She wears a white dress with a low neckline and puffed sleeves, and a yellow band around her upper arm. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, with loose strands framing her face. The woman's expression is serene, with a subtle smile playing on her lips. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and figure.
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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