Old World Portraits
Major Thomas Pechell
John Hoppner
A striking late 18th-century portrait featuring a British officer in a bold scarlet uniform.
An Unknown British Officer
John Hoppner
1800 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This striking regimental portrait captures the dignity of a British officer through vibrant color and masterful brushwork.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Muted red
About the piece
Attributed to the celebrated English portraitist John Hoppner, this work depicts an unknown officer from around 1800, likely of the 11th Regiment of Foot. The sitter's brilliant red uniform and gold-fringed epaulette create a powerful focal point against a moody, atmospheric backdrop, exemplifying the elegance of late Georgian military portraiture.
More like this
