Mrs. George Mills

1783

John Downman

Associated Names
John Downman

Artist, Welsh, 1750 - 1824

The image shows a portrait of a woman's upper body in profile, facing left. She has delicate facial features, soft expression, high styled hair covered by a large bonnet, and wears an elegant dress with ruffled details and a fitted waist. She wears a black ribbon choker. The background includes a tree, suggesting an outdoor scene. The artwork features soft, pastel coloration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal and pastel on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.8 x 19.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1970.17.146

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right: J. Downman / pt. 1783

Wikidata ID

Q64582420

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