Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
William Hogarth
A dignified 18th-century portrait characterized by a striking red coat and the refined brushwork of William Hogarth.
Dr. Benjamin Hoadly
William Hogarth
1740 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a powdered wig, rendered with the masterful hand of William Hogarth.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted circa 1740 by the celebrated English master William Hogarth, this portrait of Dr. Benjamin Hoadly exemplifies the elegance of the Georgian era. The sitter is depicted with a gentle, intelligent expression, framed by a classic 'feigned oval'—a popular painterly device of the time that focuses attention on the sitter's character and the fine textures of his attire.
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