Portraits of 18th century gentlemen all wearing red. Painted by Italian artist Pompeo Batoni. Living from 1708 to 1787, having him paint your portrait was a prized event for those making a Grand Tour.

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"Portrait of a Young Man." ca. 1760-1765.
“Portrait of a Young Man.” ca. 1760-1765. Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. In the public domain. via https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435623
"Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon" (1743 - 1827). 1764.
“Alexander Gordon, 4th Duke of Gordon” (1743 – 1827). 1764. Oil on canvas. Photo credit: Antonia Reeve. Collections of the National Galleries of Scotland. In the public domain. via https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/29887/0/alexander-gordon-4th-duke-gordon-1743-1827?overlay=download
Portrait of Edward Howard (1744–1767).
Portrait of Edward Howard (1744–1767). 18th c. Oil on canvas. Photo credit and image © the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Fair use license. via https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/edward-howard-17441767-30806
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Portrait Of Count Kirill Grigorjewitsch Razumovsky. 18th c. Oil on canvas. In the public domain. via https://fineartamerica.com/featured/portrait-of-count-kirill-grigorjewitsch-razumovsky-pompeo-batoni.html?product=poster

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