Lady Harrington (or Jane Fleming as she was known when this portrait was painted) is depicted by Reynolds as a Classical goddess.
She is shown as Aurora, Roman goddess of the dawn, holding a symbolic wreath of flowers and a sash dotted with gold stars. In Roman mythology, it is Aurora’s job to announce the arrival of the sun and dispense morning dew. The goddess is also known for her desire for mortal men.
Jane wears a low-cut white satin gown that resembles Classical draperies, emulating ancient marble sculpture. The colour white is often used in historical portraiture to symbolise purity and maidenhood.
Jane stands stiffly, with her arms positioned to draw attention to her ‘divine’ attributes. She is painted in profile whilst gazing into the distance, showcasing
her fashionable hairstyle and good looks. Her face is painted with white-lead makeup and rouge.
Reynolds depicts Jane in front of an early morning sky and located within an idyllic wooded grove, with a view across the horizon. Flowers come into bloom at her feet.
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Cinnamon Drawing Room

Cinnamon Drawing Room
More British Portraiture
Harewood House is home to over 300 portraits. From Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough to Sir Alfred Munnings and John Singer Sargent, the Lascelles family have been painted by some of Britain’s leading portrait artists since the 18th century.

Portrait of Edwin Lascelles
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Princess Mary on Portumna
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Portrait of Mrs Hale
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Portrait of Louisa, 3rd Countess of Harewood
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Portrait of Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood
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Portrait of David Harewood OBE
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Portrait of Arthur France MBE
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Portrait of Lady Harrington
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Portrait of Edwin Lascelles
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Princess Mary on Portumna
- British Portraiture

Portrait of Mrs Hale
- British Portraiture

Portrait of Louisa, 3rd Countess of Harewood
- British Portraiture

Portrait of Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood
- British Portraiture

Portrait of David Harewood OBE
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Portrait of Arthur France MBE
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Portrait of Lady Harrington
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Explore our Collections
Harewood House Trust, boasts an incredible collection of furniture, ceramics, and paintings, as well as gardens and grounds brimming with plants from around the world.

British Furniture

Italian Old Masters

Sino-Himalayan Plants

British Furniture

Italian Old Masters
