‘Portrait of Viscount Petersham’
In the manner of Sir Joshua Reynolds, early 20th Century
A large and finely executed pastel study inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds’ celebrated portrait “Jane, Countess of Harrington, with her Sons, the Viscount Petersham and the Hon. Lincoln” (circa 1778). The work captures the youthful elegance of Viscount Petersham, rendered here with delicate tonal layering and a refined palette evocative of Reynolds’ original. The sitter’s soft gaze, flushed complexion, and feathered hat are sensitively modelled, reflecting the grace and sentiment characteristic of 18th-century portraiture.
Medium & Support: Pastel on paper, laid on board. Glazed
Frame: Early 20th-century robust gilt frame with simple moulded profile; light wear and minor age-related marks.
Condition: Good decorative condition; colours remain soft and luminous with minor surface toning. 
Dimensions:
Framed: approx. 81 × 68.5 cm
Visible work: approx. 66 × 53.5 cm
Notes: A striking early 20th-century homage to Reynolds’ grand portrait tradition, combining scale, charm, and fine decorative presence.