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The Honourable Frances Courtenay, Lady Honywood and her Daughter, 1784 (oil on canvas)
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The Honourable Frances Courtenay, Lady Honywood and her Daughter, 1784 (oil on canvas)
872243 The Honourable Frances Courtenay, Lady Honywood and her Daughter, 1784 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 140.5x112 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance Tax and allocated to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, 2011; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22225734
© Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives Accepted by HM Government in lieu of inheritance Tax and allocated to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, 2011 / Bridgeman Images
Affection Aristocratic Courtenay Curtain Decolletage Decollete Drapery Feather Feathered Feathers Formal Frances Honourable Innocence Innocent Maternal Parent Ribbon Sash Velvet Honywood Mourning
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The Honourable Frances Courtenay, Lady Honywood and her Daughter, 1784" is a captivating oil painting by Joshua Reynolds that beautifully captures the essence of aristocratic love and maternal affection. The image depicts Lady Honywood, an esteemed member of English society, elegantly draped in black mourning attire with a feathered headdress and a red sash adorning her waist. Her decollete gown exudes sophistication while emphasizing her role as a mother. Lady Honywood's attention is tenderly focused on her young daughter who stands beside her. The child, dressed in innocent blue velvet attire with feathers delicately placed in her hair, gazes up at her mother with wide-eyed innocence. The contrasting colors of their outfits symbolize the transition from mourning to hope and joy. The composition is set against an opulent interior backdrop featuring rich curtains that add depth to the scene. This painting not only showcases the beauty of aristocracy but also highlights the intimate bond between mother and child. Currently housed at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the UK, this masterpiece was accepted by HM Government as part of inheritance tax payment before being allocated to its current location in 2011. With its timeless portrayal of love and familial connection, "The Honourable Frances Courtenay, Lady Honywood and her Daughter" continues to captivate viewers today.
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