Mary Gainsborough
Mary Gainsborough | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 January 1750 |
| Died | 2 July 1826 (aged 76) |
| Burial place | St Mary's Church, Hanwell |
| Spouse | |
| Father | Thomas Gainsborough |
| Relatives | Margaret Gainsborough (sister) |
Mary "Molly" Gainsborough Fischer (/ˈɡeɪnzbərə/; 31 January 1750 – 2 July 1826) was the eldest surviving daughter of English painter Thomas Gainsborough and his wife, Margaret Burr (1728–1797). In her later years, Mary suffered from a mental disorder; it is often speculated that she experienced depression or early-onset dementia.