Old World Portraits
George Washington
Charles Willson Peale
An iconic and dignified portrait of George Washington by renowned American artist Charles Willson Peale.
Horatio Gates
James Peale
1782 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a Continental Army officer in full uniform.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Olive green, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1782 by James Peale, this oil portrait captures Horatio Gates in the formal buff and blue uniform of the Continental Army. The work showcases fine attention to the textures of the gold epaulettes and silk cravat, set against an atmospheric background of breaking light that adds a sense of drama and gravitas.
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