1793
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Sir John Orde is a 1793 oil by George Romney, a Rococo painting work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
This portrait depicts a man dressed in a black military jacket with gold buttons and a white shirt. He has fair skin and short, light-colored hair. His left hand rests on his hip, while his right hand holds a brown glove. The background features a cloudy sky with shades of gray, brown, and blue. The subject's attire suggests a formal or military setting. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of George Romney.
George Romney (26 December 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.
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