Old World Portraits
James Greenleaf
Gilbert Stuart
An elegant late 18th-century portrait featuring refined brushwork and a classic, dignified presence.
James DeLancey
Gilbert Stuart
1785 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman by the renowned American artist Gilbert Stuart.
$243
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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
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This sophisticated portrait by Gilbert Stuart depicts James DeLancey, captured with the artist's characteristic luminous skin tones and fluid brushwork. Painted around 1785, the work features a classic composition where the subject is framed by a painted oval, emphasizing the dignity and presence of the sitter.
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