Sarah Dupont c. 1777 - 1779

This portrait of Sarah Dupont, painted by English artist Thomas Gainsborough around 1777–1779, captures the sitter's elegance and refined style. Gainsborough was renowned for his expressive brushwork and ability to capture the essence of his subjects. The work's soft lighting and subtle details in Dupont's lace cap and gown create a sense of intimacy. The delicate rendering of her features and the subtle play of light and shadow convey a quiet strength and inner poise, typical of Gainsborough's portraiture.