Old World Portraits
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
William Hoare
A majestic full-length portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in ceremonial ermine-trimmed robes.
Hester, née Grenville, Countess of Chatham
William Hoare
1772 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century full-length portrait of Hester Grenville, Countess of Chatham, depicted in her formal peeress robes.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1772 by William Hoare, this stately portrait captures Hester Grenville, Countess of Chatham, in an exquisite red velvet and white silk gown adorned with gold embroidery. She stands with poise beside a table draped in green cloth, upon which rests her countess's coronet, signifying her high status within the British peerage. The work is a masterclass in the representation of rank and refined Georgian fashion.
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