Francis Basset,Lord de Dunstanville c. 1786

This portrait of Francis Basset, Lord de Dunstanville, was painted by Thomas Gainsborough around 1786. Gainsborough, a prominent British artist, is known for his elegant portraits and landscapes. The artwork features Basset standing in a natural setting, leaning against a rocky outcrop. He is dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, with a powdered wig, a blue coat, and a white cravat. This portrait captures the grace and refinement of the aristocratic class in late 18th-century England.