Mrs Mary Robinson 1783 - 1784

sirjoshuareynolds

figurative

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

Joshua Reynolds's portrait of Mrs. Mary Robinson, painted between 1783 and 1784, showcases the renowned artist's mastery of portraiture. The sitter's elegant profile, framed against a softly rendered seascape, is a hallmark of Reynolds's style, emphasizing grace and refinement. This painting, while capturing Mrs. Robinson's physical beauty, also alludes to her fame as an actress and writer, making it a powerful example of 18th-century portraiture.