Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Thomas Hargreaves. A waist-length portrait of an older woman with fair hair under a white lace cap, wearing a dark dress and a light grey shawl.

Portrait of an Unknown Woman

Thomas Hargreaves

1817 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant 1817 portrait of a woman in Regency-era dress, rendered with delicate precision and soft lighting.

$239

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2 frame sizes

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Where it works

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

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created in 1817 by Thomas Hargreaves, this miniature portrait captures an unknown woman with great sensitivity. The artist masterfully depicts the translucent layers of her white lace cap and shawl against a muted, atmospheric background, exemplifying the refined British portraiture tradition of the early 19th century.