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Mrs. Mary Carol

William Crane

1840

watercolor

From the collection of National Library of Wales

Early 19th Century Portrait Cat Dog Domestic Worker Fireplace Key

Dominant colour

Mrs. Mary Carol is a 1840 watercolor by William Crane, depicting Cat, held at National Library of Wales.

Who painted this?: William Crane
When & what style?: 1840
Where can I see it?: National Library of Wales

About this work

This watercolor painting depicts an elderly woman standing in a room, wearing a red dress with a white apron and a white cap. She has her hands clasped together in front of her. The room features a fireplace with a kettle on it, and there are two cats and a dog present. The woman is positioned in front of a window with a potted plant on the windowsill. The painting's use of watercolor creates a soft, gentle atmosphere, which suits the quiet scene. The woman's attire and the room's furnishings suggest a domestic setting, possibly from the 19th century. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up William Crane.