{"product_id":"oil-painting-richard-potter-1778-1843-19thc-oil-on-canvas-liberal-party","title":"Oil Painting, Richard Potter (1778-1843), 19thC, oil on Canvas, Liberal Party,","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003ePortrait of Richard Potter (1778–1842) Oil Painting, on canvas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e19th-Century British Politician and Reformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis distinguished 19th-century oil portrait depicts Richard Potter (1778–1843), an important British political reformer and Liberal MP, best remembered as a founding member of the influential Little Circle, whose efforts were instrumental in securing the Reform Act of 1832.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePainted in oil on canvas, the portrait presents Potter seated against a dark, restrained background, a compositional device typical of early Victorian portraiture that focuses attention on the sitter’s intellectual presence and calm authority. His composed expression, formal attire, and the inclusion of papers at his side subtly reference his role in public life and political discourse. The artist demonstrates confident handling of light and tone, with careful modelling of the face and hands that conveys both realism and dignity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe work is housed in a simple, elegant frame and bears a plaque identifying the sitter, reinforcing its historical significance. Portraits of this nature reflect the refined British portrait tradition of the early 19th century, where character and moral seriousness were valued as highly as physical likeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eRichard Potter served as MP for Wigan from 1832 to 1839 and was closely associated with progressive Whig and Radical reform movements of the period. After leaving Parliament, he later stood unsuccessfully for Gloucester. An original portrait of Potter is believed to be held in the National Portrait Gallery, London, underscoring his significance in British political history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA compelling historical portrait, ideal for collectors of British political history, 19th-century portraiture, or institutional and scholarly collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSize 91.5 x 71.1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOverseas buyers, please contact us for posting rates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219141243228,"sku":null,"price":945.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-10.jpg?v=1767010234","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/oil-painting-richard-potter-1778-1843-19thc-oil-on-canvas-liberal-party","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}