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Portrait of Betty, three-quarter length seated, reading a Book, 1915 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Betty, three-quarter length seated, reading a Book, 1915 (oil on canvas)
656978 Portrait of Betty, three-quarter length seated, reading a Book, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Betty, three-quarter length seated, reading a Book. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1915. 34 x 27in. The sitter was the Hon. Betty Graham, the daughter of the future Duke of Montrose.); Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright
Media ID 23013888
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012012upload 1915 20th Century Painting Actress Arm Resting Artist Irish Behaviour Celebrity Couch Direct Gaze Expression Facial Expression Famous Person Female Garment Hair Style Historical Figure Historical Personality Irish Artist Lavery Leaning On Elbow Looking At Camera Modern Traditional British Olden Time Open Book Read Seating Sir John Lavery Smile Sofa Solemn Starring Teen Teenage Girl Teenager Temperament Titled Person White Color Ethnic Origin Interior Decoration Knees Crossed Portrait Style Portraiture Youthful
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Betty, three-quarter length seated, reading a Book" captures the essence of aristocratic elegance in early 20th-century Britain. Painted by renowned artist Sir John Lavery in 1915, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases the Hon. Betty Graham, daughter of the future Duke of Montrose. Betty's youthful beauty and poise are beautifully depicted as she sits gracefully with crossed knees, engrossed in her book. Her serene smile and direct gaze at the camera exude confidence and intelligence. The artist skillfully portrays every detail of her attire - from her exquisite lace garment to her perfectly styled hair. The composition is enhanced by an opulent interior setting adorned with tasteful decor. The soft color palette adds to the overall sense of tranquility and sophistication that permeates this artwork. Lavery's ability to capture both physical likeness and inner temperament shines through in this portrait. Through his brushstrokes, he immortalizes a moment frozen in time - a young woman lost in literature yet radiating an air of solemnity. This print allows us to appreciate not only Lavery's artistic talent but also offers a glimpse into British high society during this era. It serves as a testament to the enduring allure and timeless appeal of portraiture as an art form.
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