Artwork
Miss Caroline Fry
Miss Caroline Fry is an oil painting by Thomas Lawrence. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Miss Caroline Fry is a portrait painted in oil by Thomas Lawrence in 1825. It is part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Caroline Fry, a woman of Lawrence's time. She is shown with dark, curly hair and a white dress, gazing directly at the viewer with a calm expression.
Technique & Style
Lawrence used oil paint to capture the subject's likeness, emphasizing her features against a dark background. The dress is rendered in detail, with a shiny texture and puffy sleeves, and a dark ribbon or cord is draped around her neck.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Thomas Lawrence (13 April 1769 – 7 January 1830) was an English painter who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy.
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