Old World Portraits
Portrait of William Legge, Second Earl of Dartmouth
Pompeo Batoni
A distinguished 18th-century portrait by Pompeo Batoni, capturing the scholarly elegance of the Second Earl of Dartmouth in rich, luminous oil tones.
James Caulfeild, 4th Viscount Charlemont
Pompeo Batoni
1753 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sophisticated mid-18th-century portrait by Pompeo Batoni, capturing the elegance of a young aristocrat during his Grand Tour.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in Rome in 1753, this portrait by Pompeo Batoni depicts James Caulfeild, later the 1st Earl of Charlemont. The work exemplifies Batoni's mastery in rendering luxurious textiles and the poised character of Grand Tour travelers, featuring his signature luminous light and a glimpse of Roman architecture in the background.
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