Portrait of Jane Allnutt with her pet spaniel
Sir Thomas Lawrence was one of the most celebrated portraitists of the late Georgian and Regency eras, renowned for his masterful depictions of royalty, aristocrats, and cultural figures. A child prodigy, he became President of the Royal Academy and Principal Painter to King George IV, admired for his dynamic compositions, refined elegance, and expressive brushwork. His works are housed in major institutions, including the National Gallery and the Royal Collection.