The fact the groom was twice the bride’s age caused talk even in 18th century Scotland when young brides were the norm. Beauty and brains combined to make her an attractive future wife, therefore Grace Dalrymple married Dr. In 1770 she returned home with education and refinement, that is to say, she was literate, fluent in French, and had acquired polite manners. Grace Dalrymple was born in Scotland in 1754, and shortly afterward was sent to a convent in France for education. 1782, Frick Collection, New York, NY, USA. Thomas Gainsborough, Grace Dalrymple Elliott, ca. Her story is filled with sex, scandal, and revolution. It depicts a beautiful and stylish woman with a notorious reputation. Grace Dalrymple Elliott by Thomas Gainsborough is one such showpiece. Every room has its showpiece, and every showpiece has its story. For example, works by Vermeer, Fragonard, and Goya grace its walls. The Frick Collection has an amazing ensemble of European masters.
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