John Lidiard, Esq., Mayor

Oil portrait by an unknown artist of John Lidiard, Esq., Mayor.

The painting depicts an individual seated in a red robe with elaborate gold civic chain. The individual has a dignified posture, with their left hand resting on the arm of a chair. The right hand is resting in his lap. The face shows a calm and composed expression, with finely detailed features. The background is relatively plain and black, which helps to emphasize the subject of the painting. The painting shows signs of age, with visible cracking and some areas where the paint has chipped away, particularly near the bottom.