Artwork

Mrs Davies, Lime Grove, Carmarthen

Mrs Davies, Lime Grove, Carmarthen, by Unknown, oil, 1840
Mrs Davies, Lime Grove, Carmarthen, by Unknown, oil, 1840

Mrs Davies, Lime Grove, Carmarthen is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Mrs Davies, Lime Grove, Carmarthen' is an oil portrait of a woman.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing a gray dress adorned with floral patterns on the sleeves and a matching shawl, her dark hair pulled back with a pearl headband. Her calm and serious expression is directed forward, slightly turned to the right.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features visible brushstrokes in certain areas, contributing to its textured appearance. The dark background, with a hint of distant light, contrasts with the subject's attire and facial expression.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known