The artwork, titled “Samuel Wesley (1766–1837),” was created by artist John Russell in 1777. This painting belongs to the Rococo art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork portrays a young Samuel Wesley, dressed in an elegant red jacket with gold trimmings, paired with matching breeches. He is positioned standing beside a writing desk, with one hand resting on a sheet of paper and the other poised with a quill pen, suggesting an atmosphere of intellectual endeavor. The detailed background features lavishly upholstered furniture and opulent draperies, enhancing the overall sense of refinement and aristocratic air typical of the Rococo period. Carefully rendered textures and meticulous attention to detail highlight Russell’s skill in capturing both the personality and the opulent surroundings of his subject.