Mrs. Robert Watts (Matilda Ridley) by Anson Dickinson. A delicately rendered portrait miniature of a young woman with dark ringlets and a white Regency-style gown.
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Mrs. Robert Watts (Matilda Ridley)

Anson Dickinson

1810 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant Regency-era portrait miniature capturing the delicate features and soft expression of Matilda Ridley.

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Where it works

An airy, quiet work in softened golden tones — keeps a formal wall from feeling heavy.

Often works in
Bedroom · Guest Room · Study
Placement
Works well where the room needs a lighter vertical note
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Aged gold, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1810 portrait miniature by American artist Anson Dickinson depicts Matilda Ridley (Mrs. Robert Watts). The work is a masterclass in early 19th-century portraiture, featuring fine brushwork that captures the sitter's luminous complexion and the detailed ringlets of her hair against a soft, atmospheric background.