Mrs Mary Nesbitt
Oil
WallArt
Neoclassicism
1781
19th Century
76.0 x 63.0 cm
The Wallace Collection
Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 – 1792)
Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792): Leading British portrait painter of the 18th century & first Royal Academy President. Master of the 'Grand Style', he elegantly captured nobility and shaped British art.
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About this artwork
- Title: Mrs Mary Nesbitt
- Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
- Year: 1781
- Original dimensions: 76.0 x 63.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Wallace Collection
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: british portrait tradition influence , gentlewoman status symbol depiction
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques:
- Dove bird
- Portraiture
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Year: 1781
- Location: Wallace Collection
- Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
- Artistic style: Neoclassicism