Sophia Charlotte Digby (1767–1835), Lady Sheffield, Thomas Gainsborough, 1785-1786

Sophia charlotte, daughter of william digby (priest) and niece of henry digby, 1st earl digby, married sir john sheffield (c. 1743 - 1815) in 1784. This portrait of her was probably made to celebrate the marriage as sophia's wedding ring is prominently placed. It was shown to the public in thomas gainsborough's studio at schomberg house, london, in 1786. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: 1785-1786. Dimensions: height: 227.5 cm (89.5 in); width: 149 cm (58.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Charlotte Sophia Digby. Collection: Waddesdon Manor. Lady Sheffield by Gainsborough