The image depicts a woman seated, facing slightly to the side with her gaze directed towards the viewer. She has soft, delicate skin and a calm expression. Her hair is styled in an updo with loose curls. She is wearing a blue dress with white lace, puffed sleeves, and a golden-orange shawl draped across her chest. She is holding an open book, with one hand resting on a surface. The chair has a red fabric with subtle patterns, and the background is a dark, warm-toned wall.
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Portrait of a Lady

painter British 18th Century

c. 1770/1775

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 93.3 x 71.8 cm (36 3/4 x 28 1/4 in.) ; framed: 108.9 x 88.6 x 6.4 cm (42 7/8 x 34 7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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