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ArtistA previously unknown portrait of a duke, painted by Joshua Reynolds, heroic, character study
A three-quarter length portrait of a young man, facing slightly to his left and looking straight ahead, in a dark blue or black jacket with brass buttons and gold braiding on the lapels, an orange sash, and a ruffled white shirt with ruffled cuffs. He has light brown hair, curly at the ears, and a fair complexion with rosy cheeks, and pink lips. Behind him is a red/orange curtain, and to our left (his right) there is a classical stone balustrade or wall with an open landscape, featuring green trees and rolling hills under a cloudy sky. His right hand rests on the balustrade while his left hand rests on his hip, lightly grasping the hilt of a sword. A silver-colored oval medallion with a crown is prominently displayed on the sash at his left hip.