Oil painting on canvas, Sir George Trevelyan, 3rd Bt of Nettlecombe. (1707-1768) by Thomas Hudson (Devonshire 1701 – Twickenham 1779), circa 1750/60. A three-quarter-length portrait, standing to right, in pale blue-grey coat, gold frogging, powdered hair; his right hand on a table with hat and stick.

Provenance: Miss Hilda Trevelyan sale, Christie’s, 21 December 1928, lot 139; bought by Buttery & sold to Sir Charles Trevelyan, 1929; given with the property to the National Trust in 1941 by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, 3rd Bt (1870 – 1958)

Marks and inscriptions: Front bottom edge on frame: Name plate of front Sir George Trevelyan, 3rd Bt. of Nettlecombe On reverse: Paper label on reverse-“Reign of George 2nd Portait ofSir George Trevelyan painted by Gainsborough Lent by Sir W.C. Trevelyan Nettlecomb Taunton On reverse top rail: Small paper label “655 Ellison NT Reline”

Text from National Trust website

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Wallington Hall, Northumberland
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Thomas Hudson (1701 – 1779)
Date: circa 1750-60

Image Details
Date: 25 July 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO: 400
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.