Artwork

Lady Mary Beauclerk, Daughter of Lord Aubrey and Lady Jane Beauclerk

Lady Mary Beauclerk, Daughter of Lord Aubrey and Lady Jane Beauclerk is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist James Earl. It is held in the collection of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1797, is a portrait of Lady Mary Beauclerk, daughter of Lord Aubrey and Lady Jane Beauclerk. It is the work of James Earl, an American portraitist.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young girl, Lady Mary Beauclerk, sitting on the ground with a basket of cherries. She is dressed in a white dress with a striped bodice and adorned with a straw hat and large bow. The scene conveys a sense of innocence and tranquility.

Technique & Style

The painting is executed in a neoclassical style, characterized by a serene landscape background and a focus on depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of color and composition achieves a sense of calm.

History & Provenance

The painting was created by James Earl, who was born in 1761 and died the year before this work was completed. It is now part of the collection at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.