Old World Portraits
Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough
Samuel Lane
A dignified Regency-era portrait of Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough in full naval regalia.
Captain Peter Heywood
John Simpson
1822 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century naval portrait characterized by a dignified subject and a striking, atmospheric background.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living 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, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted by John Simpson in 1822, this masterful oil portrait depicts Captain Peter Heywood in formal British naval attire. The composition features a dramatic play of light and shadow, highlighting the fine detail of the gold epaulettes and refined brushwork against a deep, moody background typical of the Regency period.
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