The Duchess of Devonshire's Gossip Guide to the 18th Century: Favorites

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Unknown, once thought to be Jean-Étienne Liotard, Portrait of a Young Woman, late 18th century

AlohaAroha said...: She is gorgeous! I wish we knew more about this painting!

But if we were doing yay or nay I would have to give it a nay - that headdress just isn't doing it for me!; September 22, 2009 at 3:19 AM
Lesley said...: I'm sure I was reading about this lady in a magazine recently.... can't remember which mag but I'll try and search it out from the paper mountains round the house! :O)

Exquisite painting.; September 22, 2009 at 3:52 AM
Anonymous said...: If we were doing yay or nay this would be a definite yay.
There are so little paintings of men and women of african heritage during the 18th century. I'd definitely like to see more.; September 22, 2009 at 6:17 PM
ana joaquina said...: Absolutely lovely! I would also give it a YAY. :); September 23, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Elizabeth said...: Does anyone know what gallery this painting is in?; May 31, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Heather Carroll said...: It is in the St Louis Museum of Art; June 2, 2010 at 7:42 AM