The artwork, titled “Abraham Rawlinson (1738–1803), MP, of Ellel Hall, near Lancaster,” was created by the artist George Romney in the year 1767. It belongs to the Rococo art movement and is classified within the genre of portraiture.
This distinguished portrait depicts Abraham Rawlinson, elegantly attired in a brown suit, standing against a backdrop that includes an overcast sky and a rocky landscape. Rawlinson is presented with a confident and contemplative demeanor, holding a green staff in his left hand, while his right hand rests effortlessly on a rock. His gaze is directed off to the left, away from the viewer, adding a sense of depth and introspection to the composition. The use of natural, subdued colors, coupled with Romney’s refined brushwork, imbues the portrait with a sense of calm elegance and sophistication, characteristic of the Rococo style.