Mary Browne Lee ( Mrs. John Lee)

Allan Ramsay

Created:

Movement:

1762

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key Notes:

Elegant portraiture, refined domesticity.

Dimensions:

30 x 25 1/4 in. (76.2 x 64.1 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Mary Browne Lee (Mrs. John Lee)" is a portrait painted by Allan Ramsay in 1760, depicting the wife of John Lee, a prominent Scottish landowner. This work exemplifies Ramsay's skill in capturing the elegance and individuality of his sitters, contributing to the development of portraiture in 18th-century Britain and reflecting the social status of women in that era.

Description of the work:

"Mary Browne Lee (Mrs. John Lee)" by Allan Ramsay is an oil on canvas portrait that depicts the subject in a three-quarter pose, characterized by her elegant attire and serene expression. The composition is notable for its soft color palette and delicate rendering of fabric textures, particularly in the intricate lace and drapery, which exemplify Ramsay's skill in capturing the nuances of light and shadow.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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