Portrait of Richard Molesworth
Date
c.1750
Sitter
Richard Molesworth (1680 - 1758, British) , Military officer
Creator
John Brooks (Irish) , Engraver
After
Anthony Lee (Irish) , Painter
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 315mm
width (print): 155mm
width (print): 155mm
Description
Three-quarter length standing portrait of Richard Molesworth in military uniform, with his right hand pointing to his left. He is shown in an exterior setting with the ramparts of a fort visible in the background next to cavalry and foot soldiers.
Inscribed below: ‘A Lee Pinxit’ ‘Jn. o Brooks Fecit.’ ‘The Rt. Honble. Richard Viscount Molesworth / Lieut. General of his MAJESTY’S Forces and / Master General of the Ordnance of IRELAND.’
Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth (1680-1758), British military officer, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1722.
Inscribed below: ‘A Lee Pinxit’ ‘Jn. o Brooks Fecit.’ ‘The Rt. Honble. Richard Viscount Molesworth / Lieut. General of his MAJESTY’S Forces and / Master General of the Ordnance of IRELAND.’
Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth (1680-1758), British military officer, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1722.