Thomas Wentworth, 3rd Earl of Strafford by Paul Carl Leygebe. A full-length equestrian portrait of a nobleman in a vibrant red coat mounted on a dappled grey horse against a dramatic, cloudy sky.

Thomas Wentworth, 3rd Earl of Strafford

Paul Carl Leygebe

1711 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This striking 18th-century equestrian portrait features Thomas Wentworth in a bold red uniform atop a magnificent grey horse.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted by Paul Carl Leygebe in 1711, this masterful equestrian portrait depicts Thomas Wentworth, 3rd Earl of Strafford. The composition emphasizes the sitter's status and military bearing, with his vibrant red coat providing a powerful contrast against the atmospheric, storm-swept sky and the elegant form of his dappled grey horse.

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