Portrait of Mrs. William Taylor by Ralph Earl. A formal late-18th-century oil portrait of a woman in a shimmering gown and a child holding a black and white cat.

Portrait of Mrs. William Taylor

Ralph Earl

1790 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A refined double portrait from 1790 featuring Mrs. William Taylor and a child with their pet cat, rendered with luminous, classical elegance.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1790 by Ralph Earl, this elegant portrait depicts Mrs. William Taylor alongside a young child cradling a black and white cat. The artist masterfully captures the play of light on the woman's shimmering satin gown and elaborate feathered headpiece, creating a sense of stature and grace typical of the late 18th-century American portrait tradition.

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