The Saithwaite Family
The Met
Artist: Francis Wheatley(British, London 1747–1801 London)
Date: ca. 1785
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 38 3/4 x 50 in. (98.4 x 127 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2009
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman in a feathered hat, a man, and a child offering flowers in a room
Detailed Description
Three figures are depicted in a room. A woman stands in the center-left, wearing a wide-brimmed hat adorned with white feathers and a light blue ribbon. Her dress is golden-yellow, with a ruffled white bodice and sleeves. She looks forward with a slight smile. To her left, a small child stands in a white dress with a pink sash, holding a small bouquet of red and white flowers. The child reaches up towards the woman's left hand, which is extended slightly. To the right, a man is seated on a red upholstered sofa, leaning back. He wears a light grey coat over a white waistcoat and breeches, with light-colored stockings and dark shoes. He holds a book in his left hand and looks towards the viewer. Next to him, a small wooden table holds an open newspaper and another book. The room features a dark green wall in the background, with a fluted column visible behind the woman. To the far left, a white door with a brass knob is partially visible. A red velvet sofa with ornate wooden legs is positioned behind the woman and child, with a white garment draped over its left arm. The floor is covered by a patterned rug in shades of red, blue, and gold. On the far right, a dark urn sits atop a mantelpiece. Light illuminates the figures and their attire.
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