The image shows an upper-body portrait of a seated woman. She is facing slightly to her left with her hands crossed on her lap. Her facial features include a delicate face with a subtle smile, almond-shaped eyes, and an ornate hairstyle adorned with a large, feathered headdress embellished with floral decorations. Her hair appears curly and frames her face. She wears a high-necked dress with a detailed bodice that suggests intricate lace or embroidery along the edges. A soft, sheer scarf or shawl drapes around her shoulders. The background is textured with soft, shaded tones, resembling…
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Miss Frances Beresford

John Hoppner (British, 1758 - 1810)

c. 1784/1785

Medium
black, red, and white chalks over graphite on pink washed paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall (oval): 24.5 x 19.4 cm (9 5/8 x 7 5/8 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of The Leger Galleries, London, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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