John Carmichael, 3rd Earl of Hyndford by Cosmo Alexander. A waist-up portrait of an 18th-century man with a powdered wig, wearing a deep blue coat with a green sash.

John Carmichael, 3rd Earl of Hyndford

Cosmo Alexander

1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a Scottish statesman, rendered in a classical painterly style.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Library
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

This mid-18th-century oil portrait by Cosmo Alexander depicts John Carmichael, the 3rd Earl of Hyndford. Carmichael, a notable diplomat and statesman, is shown with a powdered wig and a deep blue coat adorned with the star of the Order of the Thistle and a green sash, reflecting his high status. The work features a warm, atmospheric palette and the fine surface texture characteristic of masterfully aged canvas.