Portrait of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford 1780 - 1827

"Portrait of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford" is a drawing by French sculptor Jean-Baptiste-François Bosio, executed between 1780 and 1827. The work depicts Sir Benjamin Thompson, an American-born scientist and inventor, who later became a British subject and eventually, a Bavarian count. He is shown standing, leaning against a tree, and holding a rolled-up document. The drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, utilizes a delicate wash technique that creates a sense of depth and volume.