Artwork
A Lady in a Brown Dress: ‘The Parson’s Daughter’
A Lady in a Brown Dress: ‘The Parson’s Daughter’ is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist George Romney. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
A Lady in a Brown Dress: ‘The Parson’s Daughter’ is an oil painting created by George Romney in 1793. It is a portrait of a woman, characteristic of Romney's work capturing society figures.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a white dress with a brown jacket and belt. The subject's identity is tied to Romney's broader practice of portraiture, with the title 'The Parson’s Daughter' suggesting a specific personal connection or narrative.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Romney's skillful use of chiaroscuro, creating depth and dimensionality. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of the subject's clothing and her subtle expression, reflecting the Rococo movement's influence on his style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Tate Britain, indicating its significance within Romney's oeuvre and the broader context of 18th-century English portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Romney (26 December 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
Self-Portrait
Portrait of a Woman, Said to Be Emily Bertie Pott (died 1782)
Mrs. Bryan Cooke (Frances Puleston, 1765–1818)
Mrs. Charles Frederick (Martha Rigden, died 1794)
Lady Elizabeth Hamilton (1753–1797), Countess of Derby
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Admiral Sir Chaloner Ogle (1726–1816)
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Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Linley [later Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan]
Mrs. Allan Maconochie
Portrait of Mrs. Sophia Vandergucht
Mrs. Ayscoghe Boucherett
Portrait of Mrs. Tickell
Anne Elizabeth Cholmley (1769–1788), Later Lady Mulgrave
Portrait of the Honorable Mrs. Beresford
Miss Constable
Mrs. Alexander Blair
Miss Kemble in a White Dress
Mrs. Francis Russell
Näyttelijätär Anna Sofia Hagman