Portret van George Rodney 1762

"Portret van George Rodney" (1762), by James Watson, is a portrait of George Brydges Rodney, a British naval commander. The painting depicts Rodney in a formal pose, wearing his naval uniform. The work was likely commissioned by Rodney himself, as a celebration of his successes during the Seven Years’ War. Watson was a successful portrait painter, known for his ability to capture the likeness of his subjects. The painting is a good example of the British portrait tradition of the 18th century. It is now on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.