John Eardley Wilmot (1812) by Benjamin West

John Eardley Wilmot - Benjamin West - 1812

Artwork Information

TitleJohn Eardley Wilmot
ArtistBenjamin West
Date1812
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions105.4 x 148 cm
Art MovementRococo
Current LocationYale Centre For British Art (Yale University), New Haven, CT, US

About John Eardley Wilmot

The artwork titled “John Eardley Wilmot,” created by Benjamin West in 1812, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Rococo art movement. This portrait, measuring 105.4 by 148 centimeters, depicts John Eardley Wilmot and is housed at the Yale Centre for British Art, located at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

In the artwork, John Eardley Wilmot is portrayed seated, likely engaged in scholarly work, as suggested by the presence of papers and a book on the table before him. Clad in formal attire, Wilmot’s posture and the intent expression on his face reflect a demeanor of contemplation and focus. Behind him, a grand painting within the painting features an allegorical or historical scene, indicative of Wilmot’s intellectual interests. The luxurious drapery and rich colors utilized by West amplify the sense of opulence and importance. This meticulous composition by Benjamin West captures the essence of John Eardley Wilmot’s character and status during the period in which it was created.

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