The Irish Girl by Ford Madox Brown. A portrait of a young woman with voluminous dark hair wearing a vibrant red shawl and holding small blue cornflowers against a textured reddish-brown background.

The Irish Girl

Ford Madox Brown

1860 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking Pre-Raphaelite portrait of a young woman wrapped in a brilliant red shawl, holding delicate blue flowers.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Bedroom
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Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Dusty pink

About the piece

Painted in 1860 by Ford Madox Brown, 'The Irish Girl' is a masterful example of Pre-Raphaelite intensity and color. The subject's contemplative gaze and voluminous hair are set against a rich, tonal background, punctuated by the vibrant blue of the cornflowers she holds in a hand emerging from her shawl.