Artwork
Portrait of a Girl
Portrait of a Girl is an unspecified painting by John Constable. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Girl is a painting by John Constable, created around 1816. It is a portrait of a young girl and is held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with fair skin and light brown hair in an updo, wearing a white dress with a ruffled collar and gazing downward. The gentle representation of her face conveys a serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The portrait features soft brushstrokes and subtle emphasis on the subject's features. The muted, earthy background tone complements her complexion, while the artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Constable (; 11 June 1776 – 31 March 1837) was an English landscape painter in the Romantic tradition.
Ann Phoebe Downman, aged 15
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Birgitte Søbøtker Hohlenberg, née Malling
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