Portrait of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) Size:M: 75 x 60cm head and body half-turned to

head and body half-turned to the left as viewed

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The representative of Britain's honest and sober working-class is diligently posting his small savings into the door of the Cormorant Friendly Society

Black Sheep

He and Lady Hamilton are making metaphorical remarks on the subject

Portrait of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) Size:M: 75 x 60cm head and body half-turned toThompson is seated in a red high backed armchair. Behind him are volumes hidden by a red curtain and in front a green baize covered table on which stands a set of silver inkwells and paper. He is dressed in grey breeches, white waistcoat and neck cloth and black coat. Thompson wears a blue sash and a just visible decoration. The portrait is three quarter length. The subject leans his head against his right hand, index finger to his temple. Benjamin