The artwork titled “Thomas Hutton Rawlinson (1712–1769)” was crafted by the artist George Romney in the year 1759. This piece belongs to the Rococo art movement and is classified as a portrait.
In the artwork, the subject is depicted in a half-length pose, dressed in subdued, dark brown attire, which contrasts gently with the neutral background. The subject, an older gentleman with soft, white, curled hair, gazes towards the viewer. His face, illuminated delicately, reveals a somber yet dignified expression. The artist has skilfully rendered the subtle gradations of light and shadow, effectively conveying the volume and contours of the subject’s face. The overall composition is marked by its simplicity and focus on the expressive depiction of the subject’s character and demeanor.
