The artwork, titled “John Richard West (1757–1783), 4th Earl de la Warr,” is a portrait by George Romney, an artist associated with the Rococo movement. The portrait captures a distinguished gentleman, clad in an elegant military uniform with gold trim and red accents, suggestive of his noble status. He stands poised, with one hand resting by his side and the other lightly grasping a sheathed sword, reflecting his readiness and valor. The background features a muted landscape with a tree, contributing to the serene and dignified ambiance of the portrait. The subject’s composed expression and assured stance further enhance the portrait’s aura of nobility and grace, characteristic of Romney’s portraiture within the Rococo art movement.
