Old World Portraits
Captain Nicholas Haddock
Unknown Artist
A refined 18th-century naval portrait featuring Captain Nicholas Haddock in a classic periwig and golden-brown coat.
Captain Richard Chadwick
George Knapton
1744 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This formal 18th-century portrait captures Captain Richard Chadwick in dignified attire against an atmospheric maritime scene.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by George Knapton in 1744, this portrait features Captain Richard Chadwick in a richly embroidered yellow waistcoat and grey coat. The background reveals a coastal scene with a sailing vessel under a dramatic, clouded sky, underscoring the subject's naval heritage and the elegant aesthetic of the period.
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