Old World Portraits
The Marquesa de Pontejos
Francisco Goya
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a Spanish noblewoman by Francisco Goya, showcasing exquisite period attire.
Frances Abington as Miss Prue
Joshua Reynolds
1771 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant and spirited 18th-century portrait of the celebrated actress Frances Abington in character.
$243
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by the renowned Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1771, this portrait captures actress Frances Abington in her role as Miss Prue from William Congreve’s play 'Love for Love'. She is depicted in a charmingly informal pose, leaning against the back of a wooden chair with a small white dog at her side. Reynolds masterfully renders the textures of her voluminous lace ruffles and the soft light across her pensive expression.
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