Joseph Coolidge by Gilbert Stuart. A waist-up portrait of an older man with silver-white hair, wearing a dark coat and white cravat against a deep crimson background.

Joseph Coolidge

Gilbert Stuart

1820 · Oil Paint, Panel

A striking Regency-era portrait of Joseph Coolidge set against a vibrant, atmospheric red backdrop.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1820 portrait by renowned American artist Gilbert Stuart captures Joseph Coolidge with remarkable dignity and luminous detail. The sitter's silver curls and crisp white cravat provide a sharp, elegant contrast to the deep, atmospheric crimson background, showcasing the masterful brushwork and sophisticated composition characteristic of Stuart's late career.