William Henry Cavendish Bentinck (1738–1809), Duke of Portland (1799) by George Romney

William Henry Cavendish Bentinck (1738–1809), Duke of Portland - George Romney - 1799

Artwork Information

TitleWilliam Henry Cavendish Bentinck (1738–1809), Duke of Portland
ArtistGeorge Romney
Date1799
Art MovementRococo

About William Henry Cavendish Bentinck (1738–1809), Duke of Portland

The artwork titled “William Henry Cavendish Bentinck (1738–1809), Duke of Portland” was created by the artist George Romney in the year 1799. This portrait, which falls under the Rococo art movement, depicts the distinguished Duke of Portland.

In the artwork, the Duke stands in an authoritative but relaxed pose, exuding dignity and grace. He is adorned in intricate, elaborately designed clothing that befits his status, featuring gold embroidery on the sleeves and a sash across his chest. His white wig and composed facial expression further emphasize the era’s fashion and the Duke’s noble stature. The background, with its muted tones, subtly enhances the prominence of the figure, underscoring the portrait’s focus on the subject’s regality and importance in society.

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