Susanna Kennedy, Countess of Eglinton (copy After William Aikman) by Gavin Hamilton

Susanna Kennedy, Countess of Eglinton (copy After William Aikman) 1740

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imaginative character sketch

character portrait

character art

possibly oil pastel

portrait reference

character sketch

underpainting

facial painting

costume

painting painterly

abstract character

dress

Gavin Hamilton's 1740 painting, "Susanna Kennedy, Countess of Eglinton (copy After William Aikman)," is a portrait of a noblewoman in a stately pose. Dressed in opulent attire, the Countess stands before a draped curtain and a table, displaying a crown. Hamilton's copy pays tribute to the original work by William Aikman, showcasing the Countess's elegance and refined status. This portrait embodies the prevailing Rococo style, emphasizing grace and refined details.