The British were not as daring as the French, at least in portraits, as shown by this portrait of lady Harvey wearing a simple yet luxurious dress.
Keywords: 1793, Lawrence, Lady Louisa Nugent Harvey, Nugent family, Harvey family, long straight coiffure, cap, vee neckline, modesty piece, chemise, criss-cross bodice, waist band, long tapered sleeves, cuffs, close skirt, shoes, necklace, handkerchief