Portrait of Lucy Parry by John Wollaston the Younger. A three-quarter length portrait of an 18th-century woman in a shimmering white satin dress, set against a dark landscape and a dramatic blue sky.

Portrait of Lucy Parry

John Wollaston the Younger

1745 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century portrait capturing the luminous texture of shimmering white silk and a poised, serene expression.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted around 1745, this portrait by John Wollaston the Younger showcases the artist's signature ability to render the luxurious sheen of satin. Lucy Parry is depicted with an air of aristocratic grace, her bright white gown providing a brilliant contrast against the atmospheric, moody landscape and sweeping blue sky in the background.