Old World Portraits
Maria Clarissa Leavitt
Samuel Lovett Waldo
An elegant early 19th-century portrait featuring masterful depictions of delicate lace and fine fabric textures.
David Leavitt
Samuel Lovett Waldo
1820 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dignified 19th-century portrait of David Leavitt, captured with masterful realism and a warm, atmospheric palette.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1820 by Samuel Lovett Waldo, this oil portrait depicts David Leavitt with a refined and thoughtful expression. The composition features traditional elements of the era, including a muted brown background accented by a classical pillar and heavy drapery, emphasizing the sitter's social standing. Waldo's skilled brushwork is evident in the subtle transitions of light across the face and the crisp rendering of the white cravat against the dark coat.
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