Old World Portraits
Mrs. Macdowall
Henry Raeburn
A refined 19th-century portrait featuring a woman in a flowing white dress set against an atmospheric twilight landscape.
Mrs. Richard Alexander Oswald (Louisa Johnston)
Henry Raeburn
1794 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman in a white gown set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Warm beige, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by renowned Scottish portraitist Henry Raeburn in 1794, this work depicts Louisa Johnston, Mrs. Richard Alexander Oswald. The subject is shown in a reflective pose, her white dress and vibrant orange sash providing a striking contrast to the deep, shadowed tones of the surrounding woods.
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