Artwork
Jean or Jane Adam, Mrs Kennedy of Dunure
Jean or Jane Adam, Mrs Kennedy of Dunure is an oil painting by Henry Raeburn. It dates from 1811 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, painted in 1811 by Henry Raeburn, Scottish Portrait Painter to King George IV, depicts a woman identified as Jean or Jane Adam, Mrs Kennedy of Dunure, and is part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Mrs Kennedy of Dunure, is portrayed seated in a red chair, wearing a green dress with a white shawl. A dark background features a red curtain and a painting of a castle, contextualizing her within a specific, early 19th-century milieu.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Raeburn's attention to detail, evident in the subject's attire and the meticulously rendered background elements, reflecting the artistic conventions of its time.
History & Provenance
Created in 1811, the painting has been acquired by the Scottish National Gallery, where it remains part of the permanent collection, offering insight into early 19th-century Scottish portraiture.
Context
The painting's style and the subject's attire place it firmly within the early 19th century, a period during which Raeburn's portraiture contributed to the artistic landscape of Scotland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Henry Raeburn (; 4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) was a Scottish portrait painter. He served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland.
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