The artwork, titled “Philip Yorke (1757–1834), 3rd Earl of Hardwicke, KG, MP, FRS, FSA,” was created by the artist George Romney in the year 1781. It belongs to the Rococo art movement and is classified within the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, a young man is depicted seated, gazing directly at the viewer with an expression of calm composure. His white, powdered hair and subtle blush on his cheeks imbue him with a sense of refinement and gentility typical of the Rococo period. He is attired in a dark blue coat and a white cravat, with intricate detailing on the ruffles at his wrists, underscoring the elegance of his attire. The background is rendered in muted, earthy tones, emphasizing the subject’s prominence and enhancing the portrait’s overall sense of sophistication.
