Lady Pamela FitzGerald (d.1831), and her Daughter
1850
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1850
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This portrait depicts two women in white dresses, seated on a blue couch. The woman on the left has dark hair and holds a bouquet of flowers, while the woman on the right has short brown hair and rests her hand on the other's shoulder. The background is dark, with a warm glow surrounding the subjects. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and intimacy. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
