Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Donat Nonnotte
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman in a shimmering satin gown.
Lady in a Pink Silk Dress
Allan Ramsay
1762 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman in pink silk, characterized by delicate brushwork and a soft, warm palette.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Aged gold, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This 1762 oil portrait by Allan Ramsay captures a lady with refined grace, dressed in shimmering pink silk adorned with intricate lace and a dark shawl. Ramsay's characteristic soft lighting and meticulous attention to textile textures demonstrate the peak of mid-18th-century British portraiture, making it a sophisticated addition to traditional interiors.
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