Who painted Standing Female Figure (decorative panel)?

Standing Female Figure (decorative panel) was painted by Francis Wollaston Moody in 1865.

Where can I see Standing Female Figure (decorative panel)?

Standing Female Figure (decorative panel) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Standing Female Figure (decorative panel)

Standing Female Figure (decorative panel) is an oil painting by Francis Wollaston Moody. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Standing Female Figure (decorative panel) is an oil painting executed around 1865 by the British artist Francis Wollaston Moody. The work depicts a solitary woman in a standing pose, rendered as a decorative panel. It is part of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where it is displayed among other 19th‑century decorative arts.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a lone female figure, positioned upright and centrally within the panel. While the painting lacks an explicit narrative, the emphasis on posture and attire suggests an interest in idealised beauty and ornamental design typical of mid‑Victorian decorative motifs.

Technique & Style

Moody employed oil on canvas to achieve a smooth, polished surface, allowing subtle gradations of tone and a refined handling of light. The style reflects the academic training of the period, with careful modelling of the figure and a restrained colour palette that supports its decorative function.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1865, the panel entered the Victoria and Albert Museum’s holdings through acquisition in the early 20th century, though the precise details of its purchase are not recorded in the museum’s public records. It has remained in the V&A’s decorative arts collection since that time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francis Wollaston Moody

Francis Wollaston Moody (1824–1886) was an artist.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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