Old World Portraits
Mr. Willson
Nehemiah Partridge
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a moody maritime background.
Charles Apthorp
Robert Feke
1748 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a merchant, set against a window overlooking a tranquil harbor.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1748 by Robert Feke, this portrait depicts Charles Apthorp, a prominent Boston merchant. The subject is rendered with authoritative presence, wearing a powdered wig and a rich brown coat, with a distant ship signifying his maritime interests.
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