Although a large number of eighteenth-century Britons worked as domestic servants, they were rarely the subjects of portraits, which is why Beach’s painting is so unusual. He depicts a huntsman, a housekeeper’s assistant, a housekeeper, and a steward. The housekeeper is the dominant figure, positioned at the center and looking at the viewer. She receives a bill from the steward, who was responsible for the management of the wider estate, while her assistant looks as though she may soon depart with the huntsman to deliver a basket of game. By including staff from both the house and the grounds, Beach creates a picture of a stable, self-sufficient household, an image in line with the landowner’s conservative politics. Gallery label for installation of YCBA collection, 2025