Portrait of Sir George Wombwell and His Brothers
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Hamill and Barker
Accession Number
1961-105-105
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Portrait of Sir George Womb and His Brothers** *Richard Dighton (British, 1795–1880), 1870–80* This charming group portrait captures Sir George Wombwell, notable British aristocrat, alongside his brothers during the late Victorian era. Painted by Richard Dighton, a prolific London-based artist known for his lively watercolor portraits and caricatures of society figures, actors, and musicians, the work reflects the period's fascination with family lineage and social status. Dighton, active from the Regency through the Victorian age, often infused his portraits with a touch of whimsy and ...