Henrietta Johnston

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A bust-length portrait of a young woman in a marigold gown, with a white chemise beneath. Her hair is pulled back from her face and falls around her shoulders. She looks out at the viewer with a neutral expression.

Marie Du Bose (Mrs. Samuel Wragg)

1708
Henrietta Johnston, Marie Du Bose (Mrs. Samuel Wragg) , 1708. Pastel on paper, 29.5 x 22.5 cm. Gibbes Museum, Charleston, South Carolina.
Gibbes Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

A bust-length portrait of a young girl wearing a white chemise. She looks out with assured confidence. Her dark hair is piled on her head and tied back with a bright red ribbon, which brings out the blush in her cheeks.

Henriette Charlotte Chastaigner (Mrs. Nathaniel Broughton)

1711
Henrietta Johnston, Henriette Charlotte Chastaigner (Mrs. Nathaniel Broughton) , 1711. Pastel on paper, 29.8 x 22.8 cm. Gibbes Museum, Charleston, South Carolina.
Gibbes Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

A young girl is pictured at half-length, standing in a church. She leans on a pedestal of some kind, with her arms crossed. She looks out at the viewer with a slight, serene smile. She wears a pink gown, and a veil partially covers her hair.

Helena Dering (1697–1704)

after 1704
Henrietta Johnston, Helena Dering (1697–1704), after 1704. Pastel on paper, 46 x 29.7 cm. Private collection.
Private collection

A bust-length portrait of a young woman, whose curly hair is pulled back and around to one side. She wears a light blue gown and looks out serenely at the viewer.

Anne Du Bose (Mrs. Job Rothmahler, ca. 1700-1750)

ca. 1720-22
Henrietta Johnston, Anne Du Bose (Mrs. Job Rothmahler, ca. 1700-1750) , ca. 1720-22. Pastel on paper, 28.5 x 22.5 cm. Gibbes Museum, Charleston, South Carolina.
Gibbes Museum, Charleston, South Carolina

A half-length portrait of a woman, wearing an orange gown that crosses at her bust with a white chemise beneath. Her brown curly hair is pulled back and rests on one shoulder. She looks out directly at the viewer with a neutral expression and a slight smile.

Anna Cuyler (Mrs. Anthony) Van Schaick

ca. 1725
Henrietta Johnston, Anna Cuyler (Mrs. Anthony) Van Schaick, ca. 1725. Pastel on paper. New York State Museum.
New York State Museum.

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