Who painted Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden?

Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden was painted by Arthur Devis in 1739.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden?

Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden?

Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden

Arthur Devis , 1739

Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Arthur Devis. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

This 1739 oil painting, Portrait of a Woman Standing in a Garden, is the work of English artist Arthur Devis, known for his conversation pieces and portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene woman in a blue dress, holding a rose and standing in a garden with a cloudy sky and trees. Her calm expression is accentuated by the artist's subtle brushstrokes, which capture the softness of her features.

Technique & Style

Devis's use of oil paint and nuanced chiaroscuro technique creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The work is characteristic of the Rococo style, with its emphasis on gentle, naturalistic representation.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's collection. Devis, a member of an English family of artists, trained under a Flemish topographical artist in London before establishing himself as a portraitist.

Artist & collection

Artist

Arthur Devis

Arthur Devis (19 February 1712 – 25 July 1787) was an English painter whose father, Anthony, was progenitor of what became a family dynasty of painters and writers.