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Portrait of Lady Clinton (?), by William Beechey, oil, 1808

Portrait of Lady Clinton (?)

William Beechey

1808

oil

panel

From the collection of Walters Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Lady Clinton (?) is a 1808 oil by William Beechey, a British Romanticism work, held at Walters Art Museum.

Who painted this?
William Beechey
When & what style?
1808 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Walters Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a white dress with a lace veil over her head. She is sitting and looking at the viewer with her right hand touching her face. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The woman's dress is detailed, and you can see the folds in the fabric. Her hair is curly, and her expression is calm. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and thoughtful. If you like this painting, you might want to look up the artist, William Beechey.

About the artist

Portrait of William Beechey
Artist

William Beechey

Sir William Beechey (12 December 1753 – 28 January 1839) was a British portraitist during the golden age of British painting.

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