Art & illustrationSelected 22 Sep 2026
Portrait of Mary Wise
Portrait of Mary Wise. oil on canvas.
England, 18th century · English
Thomas Gainsborough (British, 1727–1788)c. 1774
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Creator: Thomas Gainsborough (British, 1727–1788)
Cultural origin recorded by the museum: England, 18th century
Work / edition: c. 1774
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Selected for the Brief on 22 Sep 2026. This date records our selection, rather than when the work was created.
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