Portrait of a Lady

"I am well aware of the Objection to modern dresses in Pictures, that they are soon out of fashion & look awkward; but as that misfortune cannot be help’d we must set it against the unluckiness of fancied dresses taking away Likenesses, the principle beauty and intention of a Portrait."
- Thomas Gainsborough

Portrait of a Lady offers an enchanting view of the creation of beauty in portraits of the late 18th Century. Marvellous anecdotes about Georgian life and utterly sumptuous costumes make this a delightful artistic experience. Fashion, femininity and art history are all interwoven in a truly ‘Cinderella’ ensemble.