Old World Portraits
William Pitt
Unknown Artist
A refined 18th-century portrait of a young man, captured with the soft, luminous brushwork characteristic of Thomas Gainsborough.
John Hobart, 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire
Thomas Gainsborough
1767 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough featuring the Earl of Buckinghamshire in a striking blue uniform.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1767 by the English master Thomas Gainsborough, this portrait depicts John Hobart, the 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire. The work showcases Gainsborough's characteristic luminous brushwork, particularly in the fine textures of the lace cravat and the heavy gold embroidery of the deep blue coat, set against a traditionally muted, oval-framed background.
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