Who painted A Portrait Study of a Lady and a Child in an Interior?

A Portrait Study of a Lady and a Child in an Interior was painted by Daniel Macnee in 1854.

Where can I see A Portrait Study of a Lady and a Child in an Interior?

A Portrait Study of a Lady and a Child in an Interior is held by National Galleries Scotland.

Artwork

A Portrait Study of a Lady and a Child in an Interior

A Portrait Study of a Lady and a Child in an Interior is an unspecified painting by Daniel Macnee. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

A Portrait Study of a Lady and a Child in an Interior is a painting by Daniel Macnee, a Scottish portrait painter, created around 1854. It is a representative work of the portrait genre and is now part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a woman and child in a domestic interior. The woman wears dark clothing, while the child is dressed in white with red accents. The scene is characterized by a warm, earthy background tone.

Technique & Style

Macnee's use of light creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the subjects. The artist's handling of color and composition contributes to the overall effect, with techniques such as chiaroscuro likely employed to achieve the observed dimensionality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Daniel Macnee

Sir Daniel Macnee FRSE PRSA LLD (4 June 1806, Fintry, Stirlingshire – 17 January 1882, Edinburgh), was a Scottish portrait painter who served as president of the Royal Scottish Academy (1876).