Lady Agnew of Lochnaw

"Lady Agnew of Lochnaw" is a captivating portrait created by John Singer Sargent in 1892. This oil canvas features Gertrude Agnew, wife of Sir Andrew Agnew, capturing her with remarkable realism and elegance. The painting exemplifies Sargent's mastery of realism techniques, distinguishing it as a quintessential late 19th-century portrait. Measuring 127 × 101 cm, it is housed at the Scottish National Gallery, which acquired it through the Cowan Smith Bequest Fund in 1925. The artwork remains celebrated for its dynamic brushwork and expressive portrayal of Lady Agnew.