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.
Henry Bellenden
Allan Ramsay
1749 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1749 portrait by Allan Ramsay features a distinguished gentleman in a striking scarlet coat, exuding 18th-century elegance.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1749 by the celebrated Scottish portraitist Allan Ramsay, this work depicts Henry Bellenden in a vibrant red coat. Ramsay's mastery of the 'Grand Manner' style is evident in the delicate lace at the cuffs and the soft, naturalistic rendering of the sitter's features. Set against a dark background with scholarly elements like leather-bound books, the piece captures a sense of both authority and refinement.
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