Mariana 1880

Sir John Lavery's 1880 painting, "Mariana," is a portrait of a young woman with long, flowing hair. The subject's downcast gaze and the subtle melancholy in her features hint at a sense of introspection, perhaps reflecting the poem by Alfred Tennyson that shares the same name. Lavery, known for his captivating portraits and mastery of light, captures the beauty and delicacy of his sitter through soft brushstrokes and luminous colors, drawing the viewer into the quiet world of the painting.