Spring c. late 18th century

"Spring" (c. late 18th century) by Robert Dighton depicts a woman in a lavishly decorated interior, arranging flowers in a vase. The sitter’s elaborate gown and headdress and the opulent furnishings suggest the subject is a woman of high social status. Dighton was a prominent British caricaturist and painter known for his portraits and satirical works, and this piece demonstrates his ability to capture detail and create a sense of realism. The work is currently held in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.