Lady Holland (Lady Mary Fitzpatrick) c. 1770

Hugh Douglas Hamilton's pastel portrait of Lady Mary Fitzpatrick, known as Lady Holland, is a charming example of 18th-century portraiture. Created circa 1770, the work depicts Lady Holland in a simple, yet elegant, gown and a delicate black lace headdress. Hamilton, a renowned portrait artist of his time, captures Lady Holland's features with subtle detail, highlighting her natural beauty and grace. The pastel medium, favored by artists of the period, lends a soft and intimate feel to the portrait, making it a captivating study of a prominent figure of the era.