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James Tassie
David Allan
1781 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This refined 18th-century portrait by David Allan captures sculptor and gem engraver James Tassie in a moment of professional study.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1781 by David Allan, this dignified oil portrait depicts James Tassie, a renowned Scottish sculptor and gem engraver. Tassie is shown in a rich russet coat, holding a magnifying lens over a small cameo, a subtle nod to his meticulous craft. The work exemplifies late 18th-century Enlightenment-era portraiture with its focus on intellectual pursuit and character.
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