Miss Frances Beresford

c. 1784/1785

John Hoppner

Associated Names
John Hoppner

Artist, British, 1758 - 1810

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a seated woman. She is facing slightly to her left with her hands crossed on her lap. Her facial features include a delicate face with a subtle smile, almond-shaped eyes, and an ornate hairstyle adorned with a large, feathered headdress embellished with floral decorations. Her hair appears curly and frames her face. She wears a high-necked dress with a detailed bodice that suggests intricate lace or embroidery along the edges. A soft, sheer scarf or shawl drapes around her shoulders. The background is textured with soft, shaded tones, resembling draped fabric in earthy hues, highlighting her form.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Selina Beresford, younger sister of the sitter; her husband, Reverend Samuel Martin; their son Major William Martin; their daughter Miss Martin; her brother Marcus Trevelyan Martin, 1905; Leger Galleries, London; gift 1990 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1986

  • Zangrilli, Brady & Co. French and English Drawings 1700-1875, New York: 2/18-3/22/86, no.15.

1991

  • Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1991: p.112.

Wikidata ID

Q64582788

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