The Honorable Mrs. Graham 1777

"The Honorable Mrs. Graham" is a portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, dating back to 1777. The painting showcases the sitter, a woman of status, in an elegant, formal pose, against a backdrop of a garden, with a classical column. This style of portraiture, known as "conversation piece", was popular in 18th-century England and sought to capture the individuality of the sitter and their social standing. Gainsborough's characteristic loose brushstrokes and luminous colors, particularly in the representation of the lady's dress, are evident in this artwork, which now resides in the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh.