Who painted Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe?

Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe was painted by Gainsborough Dupont in 1788.

Where can I see Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe?

Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe?

Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe

Gainsborough Dupont , 1788

Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Gainsborough Dupont. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Experts still argue over which brushstrokes are the uncle’s and which are the nephew’s.

A woman in a pale blue dress sits stiffly against a dark background. Her collar is a froth of lace, and her hair is piled high, powdered white.

This portrait was painted by Thomas Gainsborough’s only assistant, his nephew. Experts still argue over which brushstrokes are the uncle’s and which are the nephew’s. The soft, quick strokes make the lace look almost alive.

If you like this, look up paintings from England, 18th century.

Overview

This portrait is the work of Gainsborough Dupont, nephew and sole assistant to the renowned artist Thomas Gainsborough.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is Mary Anne Jolliffe, depicted in a pale blue dress against a dark background, her hair styled in the fashionable powdered look of the time.

Technique & Style

The painting features soft, rapid brushstrokes that bring the subject's lace collar to life, exemplifying Dupont's skill in capturing detail and texture.

History & Provenance

Originally hung alongside her husband Thomas's portrait in their home, Ammerdown House in Somerset, where Thomas's portrait remains to this day.