Francis Rawdon, 1st Marquess of Hasting and 2nd Earl of Moira
1792
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
1792
oil
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Francis Rawdon, 1st Marquess of Hasting and 2nd Earl of Moira, is a full‑length portrait painted by Thomas Gainsborough in 1783. The work is an oil on canvas showing the Anglo‑Irish soldier and politician in his British Army uniform, set against an Arcadian backdrop. The painting is dated 1783 and is currently part of the collection at the São Paulo Museum of Art. It reflects Gainsborough’s skill in portraying both the sitter’s status and a calm, pastoral setting. If you’re curious about where you can see it, check out the museum: São Paulo Museum of Art.
