Old World Portraits
Captain James Cook
Nathaniel Dance-Holland
A distinguished 18th-century portrait of the celebrated explorer Captain James Cook in full naval attire.
Arthur Phillip
Francis Wheatley
1786 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a naval officer set against a dramatic coastal backdrop.
$243
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft white, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1786 by Francis Wheatley, this masterful oil portrait depicts Arthur Phillip in his formal naval uniform. Set upon a rugged shoreline with a grand sailing vessel anchored in the bay, the work captures the spirit of exploration and command characteristic of the late Georgian era.
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