Mrs. Thomas Horne c. 1768 - 1770

Francis Cotes's "Mrs. Thomas Horne" is an oil-on-canvas portrait painting created between 1768 and 1770. The painting depicts Mrs. Horne in an oval frame, with her head turned slightly to the right, she is dressed in a fashionable 18th-century gown and shawl. The painting is a fine example of Cotes's elegant portraiture, known for its delicate brushwork and luminous color, which was highly sought after by the English aristocracy. The soft light and subtle shading add depth and dimension to the composition. The painting's composition and subject matter exemplifies the style of portraiture popular during the Georgian era.