Portrait of Mary Wise, Thomas Gainsborough, circa 1774

Gainsborough likely painted this contemplative portrait on the occasion of mary’s marriage to henry christopher wise, high sheriff of warwickshire. In a nod to the wise family crest of serpents and ermine, gold snake-like forms dot the sleeves of her dress. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: circa 1774. Place of creation: England, 18th century. Dimensions: height: 76.2 cm (30 in) ; width: 63.6 cm (25 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art. Portrait of Mary Wise by Thomas Gainsborough Clevelandart 1944.82

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Author: Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788)Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

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