Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, is a painting created in 1704 by Godfrey Kneller. It is housed in the National Portrait Gallery. The painting measures 1.467 meters in width and 2.387 meters in height.

The artwork depicts Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, in a full-length portrait. He is shown standing, wearing a long, red velvet robe with ermine trim. A white ermine-trimmed cape is draped over his shoulders. His long, dark brown wig is styled in the fashion of the period. His expression is serious and somewhat reserved. His right hand is extended slightly outward, while his left hand rests near his waist. A crown is visible in the background on a dark table. The background is dark and indistinct, focusing attention on the subject. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner.