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Portrait of Mrs McCarthy, Grandmother of J.H. McCarthy

Unknown

1850

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Mrs McCarthy, Grandmother of J.H. McCarthy is a 1850 oil by Unknown, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a white bonnet and a blue dress. She is shown from the waist up, with her right arm resting on a dark surface. The woman's face is turned slightly to her right, and she looks directly at the viewer. Her expression is neutral, and her eyes are cast downward slightly. The background of the painting is a dark brown color, which helps to highlight the woman's features. This portrait, titled "Portrait of Mrs McCarthy, Grandmother of J.H. McCarthy," is held at the National Gallery of Ireland.