Mary Sneyd

c. 1790

Anna Nistri Tonelli, after Adam Buck (?)

Associated Names
Anna Nistri Tonelli

Artist, Italian, c. 1763 - 1846

Adam Buck

Artist After, British, 1759 - 1833

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pastel on laid or wove paper prepared with a gray ground; laid down

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    2018.89.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Arthur Ackermann, New York). Private collection, New York; (David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased 2018 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2019

  • The Touch of Color: Pastels at the National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2019 - 2020, unnumbered catalogue.


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