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Mrs Lawrence Monck, 1760 (oil on canvas)
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Mrs Lawrence Monck, 1760 (oil on canvas)
TW426962 Mrs Lawrence Monck, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 127.5x101.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Mrs Moncks dress is an imaginary creation based on dress depicted in grand 17th-century portraits. The transparent scarf and shiny silk dress set off the smoothness of her pale skin. However, probably only her head was painted from studies of the sitter herself. The dress and pose would have been based on studies of fabric and studio drawings. The outdoor setting (also imaginary) was a relatively new type of portrait background. Mrs Monck was the mother of Jane Monck, who married Sir William Middleton of Belsay Castle, Northumberland; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22407638
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This portrait, titled "Mrs Lawrence Monck, 1760" is a stunning oil on canvas masterpiece by Joseph Wright of Derby. The painting measures 127.5x101.7 cm and is housed in the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. In this enchanting artwork, Mrs Monck is depicted wearing an exquisite dress that draws inspiration from grand 17th-century portraits. The artist skillfully captures the intricate details of her attire - a transparent scarf and a shiny silk dress that beautifully contrasts with her smooth pale skin. While it's believed that only Mrs Monck's head was painted based on studies of herself as the sitter, the rest of her pose and dress were likely created through fabric studies and studio drawings. The outdoor setting portrayed in the background is also imaginary but represents a relatively new trend in portrait backgrounds during that time. Mrs Monck holds a bouquet of flowers delicately in her hand, adding to the elegance and femininity captured within this piece. It's worth noting that she was the mother of Jane Monck, who later married Sir William Middleton of Belsay Castle in Northumberland. Wright of Derby masterfully combines elements from different eras to create an alluring composition that showcases both his technical prowess and artistic imagination. This painting serves as a testament to his ability to capture beauty through meticulous attention to detail while infusing it with his own creative interpretation.
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