Portret van Arthur Beardmore en zijn zoon 1765

"Portret van Arthur Beardmore en zijn zoon" is a 1765 portrait by James Watson, depicting Arthur Beardmore and his son. The painting, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases a father-son interaction, with the elder Beardmore pointing to a book, possibly a religious text, while his son holds a smaller book. This intimate portrayal captures the familial bond and the importance of education in 18th-century society. The work highlights Watson's skill in capturing the likeness and expressions of his subjects, contributing to the artist's prominent position within the portrait genre of the time.