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sloped shoulders and a large voluminous skirt
taken from his studio door
He explained to his son that he’d witnessed so many spectacular sights that he had to commit them to canvas so people believed him
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Medium: Watercolour on paperOverall size: 21½” x 25” / 54cm x 64cmYear of creation: 1855Labels & Inscriptions: Gallery labels and framer’s label on reverse
Maria Verelst (Circle), Portrait Of Miss Richards Scenes sloped shoulders and a largeThis charming early 18th century three quarter length portrait depicts a lady wearing a decollet blue velvet dress with a slit in the bodice. Red fabric is draped around her, and she holds a posy in her right hand. Its somewhat reminiscent of works by English artist Maria Verelst (1680 1744). Produced during the reign of George I, womens fashion was characterised by luxurious fabrics, such as velvet, and elaborate silhouettes. Status and wealth could