LADY PLUMER

Artist SIR WILLIAM BEECHEY (1753 - 1839)

Datec.1810

CountryGreat Britain

MediumOil on canvas

Dimensions127 x 157.5 cm (50 x 62") (Image)
Frame: 143 x 175.9 cm (56 5/16 x 69 1/4")

ClassificationsPainting

Credit LineBrigham Young University Museum of Art, gift of Duane Linford.

Terms

Object number820035300

DescriptionThe image is a portrait consisting of a seated female figure, a juvenile figure and a dog figure; the female figure is central to the composition and she is clothed in a white empire gown with a pink scarf or shawl around her shoulders. The figure has dark hair and raises her left arm into the air while holding a bunch of grapes in her hand; her right arm is circled around the juvenile figure. The juvenile figure has his head turned toward the female and he is clothed in a one-piece off the shoulder jumpsuit and black shoes. To the left of the pair is a black and white Spaniel. The grouping is set in an interior scene however a backdrop portrays an exterior scene.

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