Old World Portraits
Boy in Blue Coat
Unknown Artist
This charming 18th-century portrait captures a young boy in vibrant attire with his loyal canine companion.
Jonathan Bentham
Unknown Artist
1725 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This charming 18th-century folk art portrait features a young gentleman and his canine companion against a moody, dark backdrop.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft sage
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1725, this oil-on-canvas portrait of Jonathan Bentham exemplifies the stylized, flat aesthetic of provincial folk art. The subject is depicted in a formal red coat and powdered wig, holding a carnation, while a small dog looks up from a striking blue and white checkered floor.
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