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Arthur Ackermann Inc.

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The image depicts an upper-body portrait of a woman in profile, facing right. She appears thoughtful, with finely-drawn facial features including a prominent nose and slightly parted lips. Her fair complexion is illuminated by light and shadow. Her hair is styled intricately with high curls and a light blue ribbon. She is dressed in a blue garment with white lace trim, likely formal attire of the period. The background is neutral, emphasizing her presence. No jewelry or accessories are visible.
Anna Nistri Tonelli, Mary Sneyd, c. 1790, pastel on laid or wove paper prepared with a gray ground; laid down, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.89.2

Mary Sneyd

Anna Nistri Tonelli · c. 1790 · pastel on laid or wove paper prepared with a gray ground; laid down ·  Accession ID  2018.89.2

The image is a portrait depicting a person from the upper chest upwards. The person is in a three-quarter profile facing to the right. The facial features include a high forehead, pink cheeks, and a slightly upturned nose, with the eyes looking forward. The hair is styled high with voluminous curls and is adorned with a light blue ribbon. The person is wearing a light blue gown with white lace trim. The background is a muted gradient of dark to light shades. No jewelry or objects are visible.
Anna Nistri Tonelli, Charlotte Sneyd, c. 1790, pastel on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2018.89.1

Charlotte Sneyd

Anna Nistri Tonelli · c. 1790 · pastel on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.89.1

The painting depicts two women and two children. In the center, a woman sits on a bench, her body facing us and her head turned to the right. She plays a lute-like instrument. Her brown hair is styled with a ribbon, and her attire consists of a blue gown with ruffles. A hat with a blue ribbon hangs next to her on the bench. On the right, a child in a white dress stands next to a woman in a red dress adorned with lace, who is seated on a low bench. Her hair is styled beneath a lace cap, and a hat with a red ribbon is on the bench to the right. On the ground between the women is a small black hat. On the left is another child with short hair, wearing a white dress with blue underskirts and red shoes. This child faces the right, walking towards the group, holding a tall flower, with more flowers gathered in their skirts. All of the people have pale skin and brown hair. The background is a landscape with green grass, tall trees, and grazing brown cows. In the distance on the right, a red-brick mansion is partially obscured by trees. The sky above is light blue.
Arthur Devis, Members of the Maynard Family in the Park at Waltons, c. 1755/1762, oil on canvas, Paul Mellon Collection, 1964.2.4

Members of the Maynard Family in the Park at Waltons

Arthur Devis · c. 1755/1762 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1964.2.4

Bibliography

1983

  • Ford, John. Ackermann, 1783-1983: The Business of Art (London: Ackermann, 1983).