Artwork
Katherine Paterson, Mrs John Walkinshaw of Barrowfield and Camlachie (called Lady Barrowfield), (c 1683 - 1780). Mother of Clementina Walkinshaw
Katherine Paterson, Mrs John Walkinshaw of Barrowfield and Camlachie (called Lady Barrowfield), (c 1683 - 1780). Mother of Clementina Walkinshaw is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist John Thomas Seton. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by John Thomas Seton in 1788, is a portrait of Katherine Paterson, Mrs John Walkinshaw of Barrowfield and Camlachie. It is held at the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted in formal attire, wearing a dark dress and white headscarf, with a white bow at her neck and a dark shawl over her shoulders. As the mother of Clementina Walkinshaw, Katherine Paterson is portrayed with dignity and poise.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. This draws the viewer's eye to the subject's face, emphasizing her features.
Artist & collection
Portrait of an Old Lady
Lady Anne Stewart (1703 - 1783)
Mary Degg, Lady Robert Manners (1737 - 1829)
The Artist's Mother (Isabella Newton, Mrs John Yellowlees, 1753 - 1825)
Euphemia Helen Smeton or Smeaton (died 1825) 'Mrs Douglas Dickson'
Catherine Roberts, Gwraig Robert Roberts
Brændevinsbrænder Bagges enke
Portrait of a Lady
Old Woman with a Muff
Portrait of an Unknown Lady
Mrs John Ashton