Who created "Lady Cunliffe"?

Lady Cunliffe was created by John Hoppner in 1781/1782.

When was "Lady Cunliffe" created?

This artwork was created 1781/1782.

What medium is "Lady Cunliffe"?

Lady Cunliffe is oil on canvas.

Is "Lady Cunliffe" in the public domain?

Yes, Lady Cunliffe is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Lady Cunliffe

John Hoppner

1781/1782

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 76.7 x 64 cm (30 3/16 x 25 3/16 in.) framed: 98.1 x 85.7 cm (38 5/8 x 33 3/4 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CAB

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of Josephine Tompkins

Accession Number

1979.65.1

Art Historical Context

**Lady Cunliffe** is an elegant portrait painted by John Hoppner around 1781-1782, capturing the poise of its aristocratic sitter in oil on canvas. Measuring about 76.7 x 64 cm, this intimate three-quarter-length composition exemplifies the refined portraiture of late 18th-century Britain, a time when such works served as symbols social status among the elite. Hoppner, a rising English painter often compared to Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough, was known for his graceful depictions of women, blending softness with a sense of grandeur. As one of Hoppner's early masterpieces, the paintin...

About the Artist

John Hoppner · 1758–1810

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