Colonel Acland and Lord Sydney: The Archers

"Colonel Acland and Lord Sydney: The Archers" is an oil-on-canvas portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, created between 1769 and 1770. The painting depicts two distinguished gentlemen: Colonel John Dyke Acland on the right and Lord Sydney on the left, capturing their aristocratic poise during the Rococo era. Reynolds completed this work shortly after becoming the first president of the Royal Academy, and it was displayed at the 1770 Summer Exhibition. Known for its refined style, the painting was acquired by the Tate in 2005 for over £2.5 million.