Portrait of a Woman (Presumed Mrs. James Fox) by Joshua Reynolds. A profile portrait of a woman with an elaborate updo hairstyle and a dark brown wrap against a moody, dark background.

Portrait of a Woman (Presumed Mrs. James Fox)

Joshua Reynolds

1777 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century profile portrait by British master Joshua Reynolds, featuring sophisticated lighting and a classical air.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Aged gold, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1777, this portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds captures a woman in elegant profile. The work is a fine example of the Grand Style, utilizing dramatic light to define the sitter's luminous complexion and intricate hairstyle against a deep, atmospheric background. It likely depicts Mrs. James Fox, rendered with the painterly finesse characteristic of late 18th-century British portraiture.