Moody Vintage National Gallery of Art Washington d.c of Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan Illustration From Oil Painting Art

Description

Illustration (in wood frame and ready to hang) from Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1787) is an oil on canvas portrait … more Illustration (in wood frame and ready to hang) from Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1787) is an oil on canvas portrait painted by Thomas Gainsborough between 1785 and 1787. It was acquired by the National Gallery of Art in 1937. Mrs. Sheridan (Elizabeth Ann Linley) was a talented musician who enjoyed professional success in Bath and London before marrying Richard Brinsley Sheridan in 1773 and abandoning her career. She was 31-33 when she sat for Gainsborough, dying from tuberculosis seven years later at the age of thirty-eight. The portrait was painted between 1785 and 1787, and, was exhibited at Gainsborough's studio at Schomberg House, Pall Mall in 1786.

On the bottom of the print reads: "National Gallery of Art Washington D.C. - 92. Gainsborough (1727-17880). Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Mellon Collection)

Given the age of the piece, it is in good vintage condition - no major imperfections to note. However, the wood frame is in fair condition - some light dings and top corners have spacing. We encourage you to view all the pictures and ask any questions you may have.

DIMENSIONS
12"W x 1'D x 15"H less