The image depicts a woman seated outdoors. She is looking directly at the viewer with a serene expression. She has soft facial features, full lips, and expressive eyes. Her hair is voluminous and curls around her face and shoulders. She wears a light-colored gown with sheer sleeves and a fitted waist. The background shows trees and foliage, with a distant horizon visible. The scene conveys a peaceful moment in nature.
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Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan

painter Gainsborough Dupont (British, 1754 - 1797)

1787/1796

Medium
oil on canvas
Classification
Painting
Dimensions
overall: 59.4 x 39.7 cm (23 3/8 x 15 5/8 in.) ; framed: 77.4 x 56.8 x 6.3 cm (30 1/2 x 22 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CAB
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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