Artwork

Dame Margaret Lloyd George (1866–1941)

Dame Margaret Lloyd George (1866–1941), by Unknown, oil, 1916
Dame Margaret Lloyd George (1866–1941), by Unknown, oil, 1916

Dame Margaret Lloyd George (1866–1941) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

Dame Margaret Lloyd George (1866–1941) is a portrait painted in oil. The work depicts its subject from the chest up.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a woman with her hair pulled back, wearing a dark jacket over a white lace top. Her serious expression engages the viewer directly, conveying a sense of gravitas.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth, with visible brushstrokes in the dark background. Light and shadow are used to model the subject's features, adding to the overall sense of three-dimensionality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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