Old World Portraits
Ezra Stiles
Reuben Moulthrop
A dignified 18th-century portrait of Ezra Stiles, rendered with the characteristic directness of early American folk art.
Ezra Stiles
Samuel King
1771 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a scholar surrounded by symbols of his intellectual and spiritual life.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1771 by Samuel King, this formal portrait depicts Ezra Stiles, a prominent American academic and theologian. The composition is rich with symbolism, featuring a well-stocked bookshelf, a celestial emblem, and the sitter holding a book, reflecting the intellectual depth and scholarly pursuits of the era.
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