Artwork
Caroline D'Arcy, 4th Marchioness of Lothian (died 1778)
Caroline D'Arcy, 4th Marchioness of Lothian (died 1778) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Joseph Antony Adolph. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created around 1750 by Joseph Antony Adolph, is a portrait of Caroline D'Arcy, 4th Marchioness of Lothian. It is part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Caroline D'Arcy wearing a red dress and a lace shawl, with her hair pulled back, holding a lute. Her calm and serene expression, accompanied by a hint of a smile, conveys a sense of elegance and refinement.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Adolph's skillful use of chiaroscuro, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The intricate details of the subject's dress and the lute she holds demonstrate the artist's attention to texture and form.
Artist & collection
Portrait of Elizabeth, Countess of Bridgewater (1689-1714)
Woman Playing a Guitar
Portrait of a Lady Playing a Lute
Portrait of Sebilla van den Berghe
Portrait of a Woman in a Blue Dress
Woman Playing a Cittern
Portrait of a woman playing the viola-da-gamba, formerly identified as Margaret Lemon
Lady Milner (née Miss Mordaunt)
Portrait of a Lady
Anna Maria von Huttern
Portrait of Diana, Countess of Mountrath (1696-1766), Wife of the 6th Earl
The Musician