John Gray of Newholm by Henry Raeburn. A formal portrait of an elderly gentleman in a white waistcoat and dark coat, seated before an atmospheric background featuring a distant landscape.

John Gray of Newholm

Henry Raeburn

1799 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified late 18th-century portrait by Henry Raeburn, characterized by luminous lighting and a commanding presence.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1799, this oil portrait by the celebrated Scottish artist Henry Raeburn depicts John Gray of Newholm. The work exemplifies the artist's ability to capture character through direct, confident brushwork and a dramatic play of light across the subject's features and waistcoat, set against a dark, moody interior.