Old World Portraits
Portrait of John, Lord Mountstuart
Jean-Étienne Liotard
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Lord Mountstuart by Swiss master Jean-Étienne Liotard.
Henry Hoare, The Magnificent, of Stourhead
William Hoare
1750 · Paper, Pastel
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.
$239
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with a clear neutral contrast — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
This exquisite pastel portrait by William Hoare depicts Henry Hoare II, the visionary creator of the gardens at Stourhead. Captured in a formal profile, the subject is dressed in a brilliant blue velvet coat and a richly embroidered gold waistcoat. The work exemplifies the masterful use of pastel in the mid-18th century, showcasing luminous skin tones and the soft, tactile quality of period textiles.
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