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In Netscher’s painting, the hand resting gently on the little girl’s shoulder suggests that the woman is her mother. There is a faint likeness: the little girl still has the rounded cheeks of childhood, but the eyes and mouth of the two are similar. Netscher was famous for his brilliant representation of rich fabrics, particularly the satin of both gowns here. These are perhaps dulled with age and dirt, and have lost their original sheen, but are still sumptuous. Though the pair are dressed in high fashion it is restrained in design and colour, intended to show a refined taste, borne out by the dignified posture of the mother and the unusually plain hairstyle of the girl. Mother and child both hold an orange and there are more on the mother’s lap.
Title
Portrait of a Lady and a Girl
Date
1679
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 47.5 x W 38.5 cm
Accession number
NG2953
Acquisition method
Layard Bequest, 1913
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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