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Mrs. Lewis Thomas Watson (Mary Elizabeth Milles, 1767–1818) by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Mrs. Lewis Thomas Watson (Mary Elizabeth Milles, 1767–1818)

Mrs. Lewis Thomas Watson (Mary Elizabeth Milles, 1767–1818)

The Met

Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds(British, Plympton 1723–1792 London)

Date: 1789

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Harry Payne Bingham, 1986

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Brief Description

A woman in a large black hat and ruffled white dress sits on a bench in a cloudy landscape.

Detailed Description

A woman is seated outdoors, positioned slightly to the right of the canvas's center, looking directly at the viewer. She has light skin, dark eyes, and light brown hair peeking from under a large, elaborate black hat. The hat features a wide brim and a tall crown adorned with numerous black ribbons or feathers, creating a voluminous silhouette around her head. Her expression is neutral. She wears a white dress with a high, ruffled collar that extends over her shoulders and chest, layered with delicate lace. The long sleeves are also white and ruffled at the cuffs. Beneath the white ruffles, a light blue sash or bodice is visible around her waist. Her left hand, covered by a light brown glove, rests on her lap, while her right hand, also gloved, rests gently on top of her left. A voluminous piece of black fabric, possibly a cloak or shawl, with black lace trim, is draped over her lap and the wooden bench she sits on, extending down the right side of the frame. The background features a cloudy sky with dark grey and blue tones dominating the upper left, transitioning to lighter clouds towards the horizon. Dark green trees are visible in the mid-ground on the left, with more indistinct, darker foliage and what appears to be a wooden fence or structure on the right behind her. The overall lighting suggests an overcast day.

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