Old World Portraits
Portrait of Eleanor, Countess of Lauderdale
Angelica Kauffmann
A refined 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman weaving a delicate floral garland.
Mary Little, later Lady Carr
Thomas Gainsborough
1763 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a lady in a luminous pink gown, showcasing Gainsborough's masterful brushwork and refined grace.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Bedroom · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted by Thomas Gainsborough around 1763, this portrait depicts Mary Little in a shimmering pink silk dress adorned with delicate lace ruffles. The work exemplifies Gainsborough's celebrated ability to capture the luminous texture of fine fabrics and the subtle poise of the British aristocracy during the Georgian era.
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