Old World Portraits
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Joseph Wright of Derby
A striking 18th-century portrait of a British officer set against a dramatic natural backdrop.
Fleetwood Hesketh
Joseph Wright of Derby
1769 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century portrait of a young gentleman in sporting attire by Joseph Wright of Derby.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft cream
About the piece
This masterful 1769 portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby depicts Fleetwood Hesketh in a vibrant red hunting coat. The subject is posed casually yet with dignity against an atmospheric, cloudy sky, showcasing the artist's renowned skill in rendering textures—from the plush fabric of the coat to the polished leather of the boots—and naturalistic light.
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