Old World Portraits
Mrs. Daniel Sargent (Mary Turner)
John Singleton Copley
An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring masterfully rendered silk textures and a refined composition.
Lady Oxenden
Joseph Wright of Derby
1755 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman dressed in a shimmering blue satin gown with intricate lace and pearl accents.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Living Room
- 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, Soft gray
About the piece
This 1755 portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby captures Lady Oxenden in a moment of graceful repose. The composition highlights the artist’s mastery of material textures, from the luminous shimmer of the blue satin gown to the intricate details of lace, pearls, and a plumed hat.
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