Who painted Mrs William Fothergill Robinson?

Mrs William Fothergill Robinson was painted by George Richmond in 1870.

Where can I see Mrs William Fothergill Robinson?

Mrs William Fothergill Robinson is held by Fitzwilliam Museum.

What movement is Mrs William Fothergill Robinson?

Mrs William Fothergill Robinson is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Mrs William Fothergill Robinson

George Richmond , 1870

Mrs William Fothergill Robinson is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist George Richmond. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by George Richmond in 1870, is a portrait of Mrs William Fothergill Robinson. It is a representative work of Richmond's mature style, characterized by a somber and contemplative atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted seated in a chair, lost in thought, with a book in her lap. Her attire, including a black dress and white bonnet, suggests a sense of modesty and restraint. The ring on her hand may indicate her marital status.

Technique & Style

Richmond's use of oil paint and his attention to detail, particularly in the subject's clothing and the landscape painting in the background, reflect his skill as a portraitist. The work is executed in a style influenced by the British Romantic tradition.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection. Richmond, who began his career associated with The Ancients, a group influenced by William Blake, went on to establish himself as a prominent portraitist of the British gentry and nobility.