Artwork
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman is a watercolor painting by the Rococo painting artist Andrew Plimer. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, look up Andrew Plimer (British, 1763–1837).
This portrait is a miniature painting on ivory, depicting a woman with a gentle expression. She is shown from the chest up, wearing a white dress and a brown hat adorned with a bow. Her curly hair is styled in an updo, and she gazes directly at the viewer.
The artist's use of subtle color variations and delicate brushstrokes creates a sense of softness and intimacy. The woman's features are rendered with precision, from the shape of her eyes to the curve of her lips.
The level of detail and realism in this portrait suggests a high level of skill and attention to detail from the artist. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, look up Andrew Plimer (British, 1763–1837).
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrew Plimer (baptized 29 December 1763 – 29 January 1837) was a British artist, whose brother was Nathaniel Plimer, also a painter of miniatures.
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