Frau Abington
Frances Abington was one of the most celebrated actresses of 18th-century London, and here she poses with the kind of effortless elegance that made her a fashion icon of her day. Notice that massive, powdered wig—it was a huge trend among the elite, though it probably weighed a ton and took hours to style! Hoppner captures her in a simple white muslin dress and sheer shawl, a look she actually helped popularize on stage, blending theatrical flair with a touch of rustic charm against that moody, stormy sky.
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- oil painting