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Painting (Portrait)
Richard Bennett Lloyd
Charles Willson Peale
1771-1771
Description
Charles Willson Peale was the first Peale artist to travel to London. There he studied under renowned American artist Benjamin West, court painter to King George III and president of the Royal Academy. This painting of Richard Bennett Lloyd, completed shortly after Peale's return from England, echoes the Grand Manner portrait style popular among London elites. The sitter's sumptuous red suit, the classical column, and the picturesque landscape all reference Marylander Lloyd's wealth and sophistication. West would paint Lloyd two years later during his military commission in London. Peale continued to seek West's feedback for many years and avidly promoted his teacher's work in the United States.
Category
Paintings
Creator/Artist/Maker
Charles Willson Peale (Artist)
Place of Origin
Annapolis; Maryland; Anne Arundel; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1962.0590 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1962.0590 A
Object Name
Painting (Portrait)
Title
Richard Bennett Lloyd
Category
Paintings
Creator (Role)
Charles Willson Peale (Artist)
Place of Origin
Annapolis; Maryland; Anne Arundel; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Painted by Peale at London (Town), the Stewart home near Annapolis, Maryland.
Date
1771-1771
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Oil paint
- Canvas
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
48 (H) x 35.875 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
121.92 (H) x 91.123 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are of stretcher, right side and bottom.