Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe

Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe by Gainsborough Dupont: The only assistant his famous uncle ever had, Gainsborough Dupont apprenticed with Thomas Gainsborough before setting…

What to notice

In Portrait of Mary Anne Jolliffe, start with classical, portrait, figurative. Then look closely at this museum-described detail: It is often difficult to distinguish the late works of both artists.

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The only assistant his famous uncle ever had, Gainsborough Dupont apprenticed with Thomas Gainsborough before setting up his own studio. It is often difficult to distinguish the late works of both artists. This painting is among Dupont’s best portraits.