Portrait of Mr. Franklin

Richard Dighton's colored lithograph depicts a gentleman in early 19th-century dress: black coat, tan breeches, and dark shoes. The figure stands in profile against a minimal background, arms crossed, presenting the formal bearing typical of Regency-era portraiture. Dighton, a British artist known for satirical and character studies, captures individual personality through precise rendering of posture and facial features. This work exemplifies the hand-colored lithographic technique that dominated portrait production before photography became widespread, recording both fashion and social convention of the period.