Frances Susanna,Lady de Dunstanville c. 1786

This portrait of Frances Susanna, Lady de Dunstanville, was painted by Thomas Gainsborough, a prominent English portrait and landscape painter, circa 1786. Lady de Dunstanville is depicted in an elegant, informal pose, wearing a fashionable gown and hat, in an outdoor setting. Gainsborough's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his loose brushwork, create a sense of movement and atmosphere in this striking portrait. The painting showcases the artist's talent for capturing the likeness and personality of his subjects while also displaying a sensitivity to the nuances of color and texture.