Portrait of Horace Walpole's Nieces: The Honorable Laura Keppel and Charlotte, Lady Huntingtower

Portrait of Horace Walpole's Nieces: The Honorable Laura Keppel and Charlotte, Lady Huntingtower is a 1765 painting by Allan Ramsay. 



The artwork depicts two young women, elegantly dressed in the fashion of the time. The woman on the left, possibly the Honorable Laura Keppel, is seated and appears to be engaged in needlework, holding a piece of fabric. She wears a white gown with blue accents and lace detailing. Her hair is styled up, adorned with small, light-colored flowers. 



The woman on the right, likely Charlotte, Lady Huntingtower, stands slightly behind and to the right of the seated woman. She is dressed in a pale pink gown with a darker, lace-trimmed overdress or shawl. She holds a light blue object, possibly a letter or small book. Her hair is styled up and she wears a light pink headband or hair ornament. 



The background is dark and muted, with hints of drapery and architectural elements suggesting an interior setting. The overall palette is soft and pastel, with the pink and white of the women's dresses contrasting against the darker background. The painting's style is characteristic of 18th-century portraiture, emphasizing the subjects' refined appearance and social status. The painting is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts. The dimensions are not provided in the metadata.