Old World Portraits
Henry Bilson Legge, Chancellor of the Exchequer
William Hoare
An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring the rich textures of ceremonial robes and intricate fine lace.
A Lord Mayor of London
Nathaniel Dance-Holland
1770 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a London official in full ceremonial dress.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1770 by Nathaniel Dance-Holland, this formal portrait captures a Lord Mayor of London in full ceremonial regalia. The work masterfully renders the textures of deep velvet and intricate gold embroidery, embodying the prestige and weight of the historical office.
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