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Catherine, Lady Bampfylde

Thomas Watson after Sir Joshua Reynolds

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in three-quarter view, leaning against a low stone wall. Her face is turned towards the viewer, with her gaze directed sideways. She has defined facial features, including arched eyebrows, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with curls and a headdress. She wears a gown with puffed sleeves, a textured shawl, and a floral decoration on her bodice. She wears a pearl necklace and holds a bouquet of flowers. The background features trees and a landscape. A flowering plant is beside her on the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1779
Medium
mezzotint
Dimensions
3188 × 5031 px
Public Domain
Yes
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