Old World Portraits
Mrs. Alexander Blair
George Romney
A refined 18th-century portrait of a woman in a white gown and wide-brimmed hat, exuding Georgian elegance.
Mrs. Davies Davenport
George Romney
1782 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This elegant 18th-century portrait captures a young woman in a wide-brimmed hat, exuding a sense of refined poise.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted by George Romney in 1782, this masterwork depicts Mrs. Davies Davenport with luminous skin and a direct, serene gaze. The soft, painterly treatment of her white ruffed mantle and pink dress contrasts beautifully with the dark, atmospheric landscape background, showcasing the height of English portraiture.
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