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Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion

Henry Howard , 1818

Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion, by Henry Howard, oil, 1818
Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion, by Henry Howard, oil, 1818

Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion is an oil painting by Henry Howard. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created around 1818 by Henry Howard, is a portrait of Richard FitzWilliam, 7th Viscount FitzWilliam of Merrion. It is part of the collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Richard FitzWilliam seated, wearing formal attire that includes a red robe with fur trim, a yellow waistcoat, and a white shirt, holding an open book. His clothing and the presence of the book convey his status as a man of leisure and learning.

Technique & Style

The painting's style is consistent with 18th-century portraiture, reflecting the artistic conventions of the time in its representation of the subject and his attire.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henry Howard

Artist

Henry Howard

Henry Howard (1769–1847) was an English artist, born in London.

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