Portrait of a Gentleman, probably Charles Strickland (1734-1770)

Portrait of a Gentleman, probably Charles Strickland (1734-1770) is a 1761 painting by George Romney. The artwork, housed at Sizergh Castle and Garden, measures 0.635 meters in width and 0.76 meters in height. It depicts a half-length portrait of a fair-skinned gentleman with powdered, shoulder-length blond hair styled in a fashion typical of the late 18th century. He is wearing a dark brown coat over a lighter-colored shirt or waistcoat. His expression is somewhat serious and reserved. The background is a muted, light gray-blue, creating a soft contrast with the subject. The painting is presented in an oval frame.