Artwork
Portrait of Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown with his Third Wife Elizabeth, their Daughter Cecilia and his Grandson Joseph, later 3rd Earl of Milltown
Portrait of Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown with his Third Wife Elizabeth, their Daughter Cecilia and his Grandson Joseph, later 3rd Earl of Milltown is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland. This oil painting depicts a family group in a formal composition, showcasing the artist's skill in 18th-century portraiture.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting depicts a family group in a formal composition, showcasing the artist's skill in 18th-century portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The subjects are identified as Joseph Leeson, 1st Earl of Milltown, his third wife Elizabeth, their daughter Cecilia, and his grandson Joseph, later 3rd Earl of Milltown, presented in a dignified family scene.
Technique & Style
The painting features a formal arrangement with the figures posed against a muted landscape background, characterized by trees and a cloudy sky, rendered in a style typical of the period.
Artist & collection
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