Marianne Dorothy Harland (1759–1785), Later Mrs. William Dalrymple
The Met
Artist: Richard Cosway(British, Oakford, Devon 1742–1821 London)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28 x 36 1/8 in. (71.1 x 91.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William M. Haupt, from the collection of Mrs. James B. Haggin, 1969
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a white dress plays a large wooden harp in an ornate room
Detailed Description
A woman is seated, playing a large harp in a richly furnished room. The woman, positioned slightly right of center, faces left but turns her head to look directly at the viewer. She has pale skin and her light-colored hair is styled high and powdered, with curls framing her face. She wears a voluminous white gown with ruffles at the sleeves and hem, and a pink sash tied around her waist. Her bare feet are visible beneath the dress. Her hands are positioned on the strings of the harp, with fingers touching the strings. The harp, made of dark wood with ornate carvings, stands tall to her left. To the far left, a draped table covered with a white lace cloth holds several small bottles and a silver-colored container. Behind it, a dark green curtain hangs. On the wall above, a circular, sunburst-like decorative element is visible. To the woman's right, a red upholstered chair with a gilded frame is partially visible behind her. Next to it, a small, ornate wooden table holds a vase of colorful flowers (pink, white, blue, yellow), an open book, and an inkwell with a quill. Below this table, a lute rests against the wall, and a small black and white cat or dog sleeps curled on a dark cloth on the floor. The room's walls are a deep green, and a dark fireplace mantelpiece with decorative elements is visible in the background.
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