About this artwork

Mary (1756-1834) was the daughter of Lord Robert Manners and married William Hamilton Nisbet of Belhaven and Dirleton in 1777. Dating from Gainsborough's second period in London (1774-88) this is a typical example of his mature style. It was left to the National Galleries of Scotland by the sitter's great grand-daughter.

Updated before 2020

  • artist:
  • title:
    Mrs Hamilton Nisbet (1756 - 1834)
  • date created:
    1777 - 1788
  • materials:
    Oil on canvas
  • measurements:
    233.00 x 155.00 cm; Framed: 261.50 x 182.20 x 9.50 cm
  • object type:
  • credit line:
    Bequest of Mrs Nisbet Hamilton Ogilvy of Biel 1921
  • accession number:
    NG 1521
  • gallery:
  • artwork photographed by:
    Antonia Reeve
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Thomas Gainsborough

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