Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Woman
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of a young woman wearing a white headscarf and pearls.
Joanna de Silva
William Wood
1792 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a woman against an atmospheric, cloudy sky.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft sage, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1792 by William Wood, this striking oil portrait depicts Joanna de Silva, a native of Bengal. Shown in a graceful pose with a soft white shawl and elegant jewelry, the sitter’s serene expression and the luminous blue background create a piece of timeless sophistication.
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