Portrait of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) Size:M: 75 x 60cm It was intended to be

It was intended to be 'a General Collection of all the Effects of Arts

head and body half-turned to the left as viewed

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with Dr Hales' machine for the ventilation of prison apartments above the battlements

Portrait of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753-1814) Size:M: 75 x 60cm It was intended to beThompson is seated in a red high backed armchair. Behind him are volumes hidden by a red curtain and in front a green baize covered table on which stands a set of silver inkwells and paper. He is dressed in grey breeches, white waistcoat and neck cloth and black coat. Thompson wears a blue sash and a just visible decoration. The portrait is three quarter length. The subject leans his head against his right hand, index finger to his temple. Benjamin