James Jebusa Shannon Painting a Portrait of the Young John Manners

Violet Manners, Marchioness of Granby

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an unfinished sketch of two individuals. On the left, a person is standing in a casual pose, leaning against a structure. The individual has detailed facial features and curly, shoulder-length hair, wearing period attire. On the right, another person is shown from the side, potentially painting with one arm extended forward and holding a palette. This individual has short hair and a mustache, dressed in a suit or smock. The surroundings feature an interior setting with an easel and architectural details like a pillar. The background is softly sketched for depth.