Portrait of a Lady

Portrait of a Lady by Sir Joshua (1723-1792) Reynolds in Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
This portrait of an unknown lady was purchased by John Bowes in 1840 for £36.15. The sitter’s pinned up hair and delicate feather ornament suggests that it dates from around 1760. Reynolds experimented greatly with the application of paint. In this painting the glazes he applied to enhance the complexion of the sitter have faded leaving the face without tone.
Title: Portrait of a Lady
Object number: B.M.130
Collection: PAINTINGS
Creator: Sir Joshua (1723-1792) Reynolds
Production place: England
Date: 1760 – 1760
Production period: 18th century
Object name: English School of Paintings
Material: Canvas
Technique: Oil

Dimensions

Length: 54.37 cm
Width: 46.25 cm
Length: Frame 78 cm
Width: Frame 69 cm
Depth: Frame 8 cm