Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Man Wearing a White Cap
Balthasar Denner
A refined 18th-century portrait by Balthasar Denner, capturing the soft features and direct gaze of a young man.
Benjamin Cole
Nathaniel Hone the Elder
1776 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of Benjamin Cole by Nathaniel Hone the Elder.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1776, this refined portrait by Nathaniel Hone the Elder captures Benjamin Cole with exceptional clarity and poise. The sitter is depicted in formal period attire, including a powdered wig and a detailed lace cravat, set against a deep, atmospheric background that emphasizes his features.
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