Old World Portraits
Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough
Samuel Lane
A dignified Regency-era portrait of Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough in full naval regalia.
Admiral Sir John Fisher
Arthur Stockdale Cope
1902 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified Edwardian portrait of a high-ranking naval officer in full dress uniform.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted by Arthur Stockdale Cope in 1902, this formal oil portrait depicts Admiral Sir John Fisher in his full naval regalia. The work captures the commanding presence of the influential naval reformer, rendered with rich textures and a sophisticated interplay of light against a dark, atmospheric background that emphasizes his authority and rank.
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