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Painted for Richardson's friend, Arthur Onslow, Speaker of the House of Commons. The portrait was described as a 'speaking likeness' by Thomas Edwards, another friend and shows Richardson in a characteristic pose, writing 'upon a little board ... held in his hand'. In the background is a bust of Milton whose works Richardson much admired.
Title
Samuel Richardson
Date
1754 (?) or before
Medium
oil on copper
Measurements
H 24.9 x W 19.7 cm
Accession number
6435
Acquisition method
Given by Louis S. Auchincloss through the American Friends of the National Portrait Gallery, 1998
Work type
Painting
National Portrait Gallery, London
St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England
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