Ada Lovelace, Countess of Lovelace by Margaret Sarah Carpenter. A full-length portrait of a woman in an elegant white satin gown with a red sash, standing before a classical interior staircase.

Ada Lovelace, Countess of Lovelace

Margaret Sarah Carpenter

1836 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 19th-century portrait of mathematician Ada Lovelace in a shimmering satin gown.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Living Room · Dining Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft white

About the piece

Painted in 1836 by Margaret Sarah Carpenter, this elegant full-length portrait depicts Ada King, Countess of Lovelace. Often recognized as the first computer programmer, Lovelace is portrayed here with regal poise, her white satin dress and the architectural backdrop reflecting both her social standing and the refined aesthetic of the period.