Benjamin Rouse, Junior 1813

This graphite drawing, titled "Benjamin Rouse, Junior," was created by the renowned English portrait painter Thomas Lawrence in 1813. The work, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the likeness of a young gentleman, Benjamin Rouse, with a focus on his face and upper torso. Lawrence's signature style, known for its delicate rendering and subtle shading, is evident in the subtle gradations of gray that define Rouse's features and the soft, almost translucent quality of his clothing. The drawing is a testament to Lawrence's mastery of portraiture and provides a glimpse into the life of an individual from a bygone era.