The artwork titled “Francis Noel Clarke Mundy” was skillfully rendered by the artist Joseph Wright during the period approximately from 1762 to 1763. Executed in the medium of oil on canvas, this portrait belongs to the Rococo art movement. The dimensions of this artwork are 127 x 101.6 cm, and it currently resides in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a gentleman, Francis Noel Clarke Mundy, standing in a poised manner, dressed in fine period attire, consisting of a blue velvet coat with a striking red waistcoat. His right hand rests confidently on his hip. By his side is a white hound, looking up at him, which he holds with his left hand by a leash. The background features a dark, possibly forested landscape, adding a sense of depth and contrast to the central figure. The delicate rendering of fabrics, the subtle play of light, and the attention to detail exemplify Wright’s mastery in portraiture and the elegance of the Rococo style. The painting exudes a sense of nobility and refinement, capturing both a personal likeness and the genteel character of the era.
