Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Joseph Blackburn
An elegant 18th-century oil portrait of a lady in a luxurious silk gown, accompanied by a classical floral arrangement.
Hannah Wentworth Atkinson
Joseph Blackburn
1760 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This elegant 18th-century portrait captures a woman in a luminous white satin dress, showcasing the artist's masterful rendering of light and texture.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1760 by Joseph Blackburn, this formal portrait depicts Hannah Wentworth Atkinson. The work is characterized by the exquisite treatment of her shimmering satin gown and delicate lace, set against a somber background that emphasizes the sitter's presence and status.
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