The artwork titled “The Right Honourable Charles Philip Yorke (1764–1834)” is a portrait created by the artist George Romney in the year 1782. This painting belongs to the Rococo art movement and exemplifies the portrait genre.
The artwork portrays a distinguished young man, Charles Philip Yorke, who is depicted with a serene yet composed expression. He is adorned in formal attire that includes a dark coat accentuated with brass buttons and a crisp white cravat, emblematic of the fashion of the late 18th century. The subject’s hair is meticulously styled in a manner suggestive of his social standing. The background is muted and plain, allowing the focus to remain solely on the subject’s visage and attire. Romney’s brushwork and the subtle interplay of light and shadow highlight the refined features of Charles Philip Yorke, conveying both his stature and personality with a sense of grace and elegance that is characteristic of the Rococo period.
