A Gentleman of the Schuyler Family by John Watson. A three-quarter length portrait of a man with a voluminous grey wig wearing a bright red coat, set against a landscape with a tree.

A Gentleman of the Schuyler Family

John Watson

1725 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a striking crimson coat.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Olive green, Rich brown

About the piece

Attributed to John Watson, this 1725 oil portrait depicts a member of the prominent Schuyler family. Dressed in a vibrant red coat with elaborate buttoning and a traditional powdered wig, the subject exudes colonial authority against a soft, atmospheric landscape backdrop.