William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790, c. 1774

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man seated and turned slightly to the side. He has a pale complexion and is depicted with a powdered wig styled in tight curls. His facial features include a prominent nose and a slight smile. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar and ornate lace cuffs, along with a lace cravat. His right hand is positioned on a surface. The background is dark, with rich red drapery.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790
Date
c. 1774
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
76.3 × 63.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a portrait showing the upper body of a man seated and turned slightly to the side. He has a pale complexion and is depicted with a powdered wig styled in tight curls. His facial features include a prominent nose and a slight smile. He is wearing a dark coat with a high collar and ornate lace cuffs, along with a lace cravat. His right hand is positioned on a surface. The background is dark, with rich red drapery.

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790