Mrs. John Garden 1796

"Mrs. John Garden" is a portrait painting by John Hoppner, a prominent English painter of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This 1796 work depicts a woman, presumably Mrs. John Garden, with her two young children. The portrait is rendered in a soft, luminous style that was characteristic of Hoppner's work, highlighting the subject's gentle features and the delicate textures of their clothing. The composition, with the children flanking their mother, emphasizes the importance of family and domesticity, a popular theme in portraiture of the period. Hoppner's skill in capturing likeness and conveying a sense of intimacy makes "Mrs. John Garden" a compelling example of British portraiture during the Romantic era.