Old World Portraits
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Peter Michal Bohúň
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Portrait of Mrs. Anthony Greatorex
Joseph Wright of Derby
1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified and masterfully executed portrait of Mrs. Anthony Greatorex by the renowned artist Joseph Wright of Derby.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads clearly against pale walls or deeper settings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft white, Dusty pink
About the piece
Painted around 1750, this oil on canvas portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby captures the subject with a soft, respectful realism characteristic of the period. The artist demonstrates his technical prowess through the intricate ruffles of the subject's large white bonnet and the delicate play of light across her face and white shawl, all set against a rich, dark background that emphasizes her presence.
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