Old World Portraits
Portrait of Colonel Charles Heathcote
Joseph Wright of Derby
A striking 18th-century portrait of a British officer set against a dramatic natural backdrop.
Henry Barry
John Singleton Copley
1785 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century military portrait by the renowned master John Singleton Copley.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1785, this portrait of Henry Barry showcases John Singleton Copley's masterful ability to capture both texture and character. Barry is depicted in the bold red coat of a British officer, his figure brilliantly illuminated against a moody, shadowed landscape that emphasizes the luminous quality of his skin and the intricate details of his formal uniform.
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