Lady Elizabeth Howard (1780–1825)

Lady Elizabeth Howard from 1798 by John Hoppner depicts a young noblewoman of the Howard family, one of the premier aristocratic families in England. Hoppner's portraits of young aristocratic women were among his most sought-after works, combining beauty with social distinction. Hoppner's oil handling favored warm flesh tones over silvery grey half-shadows, producing an immediate vivacity that reflected his admiration for Reynolds and Gainsborough.

The portrait renders the young noblewoman with Hoppner's characteristic grace and atmospheric warmth, with fluid brushwork capturing her youthful features and elegant bearing.