The artwork titled “Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox,” created by the artist George Romney in the year 1777, is a portrait.
In the artwork, a distinguished gentleman is depicted in a side profile, engrossed in reading a book. His attire, consisting of a dark, formal coat, suggests a sense of nobility and refinement. The background reveals a serene landscape, with foliage and a distant view of structures, possibly a cityscape or a pastoral scene, under a gradually darkening sky. The use of light and shadow not only emphasizes the subject’s facial features and expression but also enhances the tranquil ambiance of the setting. The overall composition conveys both a scholarly demeanor and an intimate moment of contemplation.