Mrs. Morgan and her Child 1785

John Downman's 1785 pastel portrait, "Mrs. Morgan and her Child," depicts a mother and daughter in a pastoral setting. The mother, elegantly dressed in the fashion of the time, is seated with her hand resting gently on her daughter's shoulder. The young girl, holding a basket of flowers, gazes directly at the viewer. Downman, renowned for his delicate and refined style, captures the tender bond between mother and child. This artwork is a prime example of the 18th-century portrait genre and offers a glimpse into the lives of upper-class families during the Georgian era.