William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland

Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1770–1790
Datering
ca. 1774
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
76,3 × 63,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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