Alexander Douglas-Hamilton by Joshua Reynolds. A portrait of a young boy with long brown hair wearing a vibrant red velvet coat and a white ruffled shirt against a dark background.

Alexander Douglas-Hamilton

Joshua Reynolds

1782 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking late 18th-century portrait of a young aristocrat by the renowned Joshua Reynolds.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in black and softened neutral tones — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

This masterful 1782 oil portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds captures Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, the future 10th Duke of Hamilton, in his youth. The work is defined by the rich textures of the boy's red velvet coat and delicate ruffles, set against a deep, atmospheric background that highlights the subject's sensitive expression.