- Artist
- John Hoppner 1758–1810
- Medium
- Oil paint on canvas
- Dimensions
- Support: 756 × 629 mm
- Collection
- Tate
- Acquisition
- Bequeathed by O.S. Ashcroft 1945
- Reference
- N05582
Display caption
Little is known about the woman in this painting. She is thought to have been the wife of a Captain Williams. John Hoppner portrays her in her youth, possibly before her marriage. Hoppner was a skilled colourist, demonstrated in Mrs William’s rosy cheeks and the blue trimmings of her bonnet and blouse. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1780. While he was initially interested in landscape painting, Hoppner soon turned to portraiture which provided a steadier source of income. He achieved considerable success, receiving commissions from numerous aristocrats and members of the royal family.
Gallery label, October 2023
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