Portrait of Mary Knowles

Darrin Baines · 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Portrait of Mary Knowles (1733–1807), English Quaker poet, writer, and intellectual. The painting depicts Knowles in elegant eighteenth-century attire, reflecting the artistic portrait traditions of Georgian Britain. Knowles was known for her literary works, religious writings, and participation in intellectual and social circles that included prominent figures of the period. Her life and writings provide valuable insight into the role of women within Quaker culture and the broader literary world of eighteenth-century England.