Old World Portraits
Mrs. Richard Kent (Hannah Gookin)
Joseph Badger
This 18th-century portrait captures a dignified woman in a classic colonial setting, holding a small book.
Mrs. Richard Galloway
John Hesselius
1764 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a woman in a luminous copper-toned gown and a crisp white bonnet.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1764 by John Hesselius, this portrait captures Mrs. Richard Galloway with dignity and refinement. The artist masterfully renders the play of light on her satin dress and delicate lace, set against a backdrop that balances interior depth with a glimpse of the exterior landscape.
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