Old World Portraits
Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume
Rosalba Carriera
A striking 18th-century pastel portrait of an Irish peer in Venetian masquerade attire.
Hon. Josiah Child
Francis Cotes
1750 · Pastel
A striking 18th-century pastel portrait showcasing elaborate period costume and refined technique.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1750, this exquisite pastel portrait by Francis Cotes captures the Honorable Josiah Child in a moment of quiet dignity. The work is a masterclass in the medium, particularly notable for the luminous rendering of the silk ribbons and the intricate texture of the lace-trimmed tricorn hat against a deep, atmospheric background.
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