Old World Portraits
Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough
Samuel Lane
A dignified Regency-era portrait of Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough in full naval regalia.
Admiral John Markham
Thomas Lawrence
1793 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a naval officer by Sir Thomas Lawrence.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — 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
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1793 by the renowned British portraitist Sir Thomas Lawrence, this work depicts Admiral John Markham. The subject is rendered with soft, luminous skin tones that contrast sharply against the dark background and the deep navy blue of his uniform, capturing both his professional dignity and a sense of quiet introspection.
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