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Jane (Fleming), Countess of Harrington

Valentine Green after Sir Joshua Reynolds

National Gallery of Art

The engraving shows a full-length portrait of a woman standing in profile. She is positioned with her body turned slightly to the right, her gaze directed forward, and her head elevated. Her facial features are delicate, with a refined profile and a serene expression. Her hair is styled elaborately, piled high with curls and adorned with a ribbon or decorative piece. She wears a flowing gown with a fitted bodice and voluminous sleeves, cinched at the waist with a sash. A long, sheer fabric drapes elegantly around her arms and cascades down to the ground. In her left hand, she holds a small bouquet or wreath of flowers. The background features a pastoral landscape with dense foliage and trees, open sky with clouds, and a path that leads into a distant landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
mezzotint
Dimensions
5958 × 9645 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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