George Venables-Vernon, 2nd Baron Vernon

He acceded to the title in 1780 after the death of his father George Venables-Vernon, first Baron Vernon of Kinderton.

[1] Vernon was educated at Westminster School and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, proceeding MA in 1755.

"[3] Through his first wife, he inherited the Briton Ferry estate in Glamorgan and Newick Park in Sussex in 1750 and served as vice president of the Welch Charity.

Bradwall Hall, near Sandbach, Cheshire, was also owned by the Barons Vernon until it was conveyed to John Latham, president of the Royal College of Physicians.

The painting, which is often referred to as "The Hunting Lord," belongs to Southampton City Art Gallery's permanent collection, acquired 1957.