Portrait of William Murray, Earl of Mansfield (1705-1793)

John Singleton Copley

Cleveland Museum of Art

Portrait of a man with long, wavy hair wearing 18th-century clothing, sitting in a chair with a table in front of him. The man has a neutral expression, and is dressed in a long coat. He is seated with his hands resting on the table. The background is plain and gray, with some pencil marks visible. The man is sitting with his body facing slightly to the left. He wears a long coat with tails, a waistcoat, and breeches. A large cloak or cape is draped over his shoulders and around his body. His shoes are low-heeled. The table in front of him appears to have a small object on it. The overall mood of the portrait is formal.