Portrait of Maria and Catherine, the Daughters of Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow 1783

This 1783 portrait by George Romney depicts Maria and Catherine Thurlow, the daughters of Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow. The painting captures the sisters in a domestic setting, with Catherine leaning on a harpsichord and Maria playing the keys. Romney's focus on the subject's delicate features and soft, natural lighting adds to the intimacy of the piece. The portrait, likely commissioned by their father, reflects the importance of musical education for young women of the upper class during the 18th century.