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Sylvia, a Courtesan

William Peters

1790

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Rococo painting 18th Century

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Sylvia, a Courtesan is a 1790 unspecified by William Peters, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: William Peters
When & what style?: 1790 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a white dress, sitting in a chair. She's wearing a pink hat and has her hands crossed over her chest. The woman's face is painted in a way that makes her look soft and gentle. Her dress is loose and flowing, and it's hard to tell what kind of fabric it's made of. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the woman stand out even more. If you like this painting, you might want to look up the artist William Peters.

About the artist

Artist

William Peters

Matthew William Peters (1742 – 20 March 1814) was an English portrait and genre painter who later became an Anglican clergyman and chaplain to George IV. He became known as "William" when he started signing his works as "W. Peters".

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