Portrait of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) Finish:20-pack the elevation also shows figures

the elevation also shows figures below on Cheapside

In pencil lower left '1797'

'Dilettanti-theatricals

pedestrians and a carriage cross the bridge

Barlow Trecothick and Sir Robert Ladbroke

Portrait of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) Finish:20-pack the elevation also shows figuresThompson is seated in a red high backed armchair. Behind him are volumes hidden by a red curtain and in front a green baize covered table on which stands a set of silver inkwells and paper. He is dressed in grey breeches, white waistcoat and neck cloth and black coat. Thompson wears a blue sash and a just visible decoration. The portrait is three quarter length. The subject leans his head against his right hand, index finger to his temple. Benjamin