Francis Basset, Primer Barón De Dunstanville 1778

"Francis Basset, Primer Barón De Dunstanville," a portrait by Pompeo Batoni, is an example of Neoclassical portraiture from 1778. The sitter, Francis Basset, is depicted in a three-quarter pose with his right hand resting on a decorative urn. He is dressed in a lavish red coat and white waistcoat, highlighting his status and wealth. Batoni's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism in the painting. This work embodies the Neoclassical style, capturing Basset's individual features with precision, reflecting the ideals of reason and clarity that were central to the movement.