Major General the Honourable Sir Charles Howard, CB, Colonel of the Regiment

"Major General the Honourable Sir Charles Howard, CB, Colonel of the Regiment" by David Morier (1745) exemplifies a refined portrait style characteristic of 18th-century British art. Morier, known for his detailed and elegant approach, employs fine brushwork and a clear composition that emphasizes the subject's rank and prestige. Created during the mid-1700s, the work reflects the elegance and ornate sensibilities of the Rococo aesthetic, with subtle coloration and delicate execution. As a genre, it aims to honor the individual’s military achievements and social standing through a formal, yet artistically rich, representational technique.