# Portrait of Sir James Lowther

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## Artwork

- Artist: [HUDSON, Thomas](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/hudson-thomas-re01b52c86e4ebf>)
- Date: 1701-1750
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 126 x 101 cm

## Commentary

The painting represents Sir James Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale \(1736-1802\) three-quarter length, holding a mask in his right hand. James Lowther was one of the richest commoners in Britain. He wielded enormous political power, returning nine members to the House of Commons, including William Pitt.

## Related artworks

- [Portrait of a Gentleman](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/hudson-thomas-re01b52c86e4ebf/portrait-of-a-gentleman-rcdd97b0f790a3e>)
- [Portrait of a Lady in Van Dyck Dress](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/hudson-thomas-re01b52c86e4ebf/portrait-of-a-lady-in-van-dyck-dress-rbcdf99c4e6213f>)
- [Portrait of a Lady](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/hudson-thomas-re01b52c86e4ebf/portrait-of-a-lady-r4eec69e5e8cf36>)
- [Portrait of a Lawyer](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/hudson-thomas-re01b52c86e4ebf/portrait-of-a-lawyer-r853beca956a092>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)