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Faith Caton Feb 5, 2023

As I have her as my profile picture, I thought I'd show you Mary Countess Howe in her full glory. Painted by Thomas Gainsborough in around 1764, this large canvas now lives in Kenwood House in Hampstead, London. This painting has fascinated me for so long.

https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/mary-countess-howe-17321800-191715

#DressHistory #EighteenthCentury #Gainsborough #KenwoodHouse #ArtHistory #London #PortraitPainting #TextileHistory #CostumeHistory

Mary, Countess Howe (1732–1800) | Art UK

Mary, Countess Howe (1732–1800) by Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788), c.1764, from English Heritage, Kenwood

Faith Caton Dec 24, 2022

Pushka has vetoed tinsel on the tree #CatsOfMastadon #ChristmasEve #BlackCats #Caturday

Faith Caton Dec 11, 2022

I think I *might* have missed the opportunity to hard prune the roses before the first frost. Winter has officially arrived in London!
#LondonSnow

Faith Caton Nov 25, 2022

Today's sofa companion is Saffron. We're listening to the latest episode of Ologies all about soil. It is super interesting and definitely worth a listen.
#Podcast