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Mrs. Lowndes-Stone, by Thomas Gainsborough, oil, 1775

Mrs. Lowndes-Stone

Thomas Gainsborough

1775

oil

canvas

From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Mrs. Lowndes-Stone is a 1775 oil by Thomas Gainsborough, a Rococo painting work, held at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Gainsborough
When & what style?
1775 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long, flowing dress standing in a wooded area. She is holding a piece of fabric in her right hand and has a dog by her side. The woman's dress is light-colored and has a ruffled edge around the neckline and sleeves. The background is dark and features trees and bushes. The woman's expression is calm, and she seems to be looking directly at the viewer. The dog, which appears to be a spaniel, is looking up at the woman. The overall atmosphere of the painting is serene and peaceful. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Thomas Gainsborough.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Gainsborough
Artist

Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough (; 14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting.

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