Old World Portraits
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Antoine Toussaint de Chazal
A dignified oil portrait of the renowned navigator Captain Matthew Flinders in full naval uniform.
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Captain George Miller Bligh
Mather Brown
1812 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century portrait of Captain George Miller Bligh in full naval uniform.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Mather Brown in 1812, this dignified oil portrait depicts Captain George Miller Bligh, a notable British naval officer. Rendered with luminous technique, the subject is shown in a dark navy coat adorned with intricate gold epaulettes and polished buttons, set against a rich, atmospheric background that emphasizes the officer's steady gaze.
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