The Honourable Charles Wolfran Cornwal 1786

"The Honourable Charles Wolfran Cornwal" is a portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, painted in 1786. It depicts the subject, a prominent figure, in a seated pose, adorned with elaborate attire, including a fur-trimmed robe. Gainsborough's signature loose brushwork and painterly style, characteristic of his later works, are evident in this artwork. The painting is currently located at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. The work exemplifies Gainsborough's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the individual's personality and social status through subtle details.