Artwork

Retrato de Miss Francis Beresford

Retrato de Miss Francis Beresford, by John Hoppner, unspecified, 1793
Retrato de Miss Francis Beresford, by John Hoppner, unspecified, 1793

Retrato de Miss Francis Beresford is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist John Hoppner. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Retrato de Miss Francis Beresford is a portrait painted by John Hoppner in 1793. It is now part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman, Miss Francis Beresford, standing in a landscape. She wears a white dress with a blue skirt and a large hat, accessorized with a blue ribbon around her neck. The subject is presented with elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

The portrait features a dark background that contrasts with the well-lit subject and landscape in the foreground. The woman's dress is rendered with attention to detail, including ruffles and a high neckline, contributing to the overall effect of refinement.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Hoppner

Artist

John Hoppner

John Hoppner (4 April 1758 – 23 January 1810) was an English painter, much influenced by Joshua Reynolds, who achieved fame as a colourist.