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Joseph Leeson, later 2nd Earl of Milltown (1730-1801), by Pompeo Batoni, oil, 1751

Joseph Leeson, later 2nd Earl of Milltown (1730-1801)

Pompeo Batoni

1751

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

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Overview

Joseph Leeson, later 2nd Earl of Milltown (1730-1801) is a 1751 oil by Pompeo Batoni, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Pompeo Batoni
When & what style?
1751 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This portrait shows a man with brown hair, wearing a blue coat with fur trim. He stands in front of a yellow curtain and a stone column. The man's coat is a deep blue, and the fur trim adds a touch of luxury. His hair is styled in loose waves, and he looks directly at the viewer. You can see more works by the artist who painted this, Pompeo Batoni.

About the artist

Portrait of Pompeo Batoni
Artist

Pompeo Batoni

Pompeo Girolamo Batoni (25 January 1708 – 4 February 1787) was an Italian painter who displayed a solid technical knowledge in his portrait work and in his numerous allegorical and mythological pictures.

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