Old World Portraits
Major J. B. McCudden
William Orpen
A dignified and masterful 1918 portrait of a highly decorated British officer by renowned artist William Orpen.
Lieutenant Colonel T. E. Lawrence
James McBey
1918 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful and iconic oil portrait of T.E. Lawrence in traditional Arab dress, captured with masterful brushwork.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Olive green, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
This 1918 oil portrait by James McBey depicts the legendary T.E. Lawrence, known as Lawrence of Arabia, shortly after the capture of Damascus. Rendered with confident, expressive brushwork and a warm, earthy palette, the work captures Lawrence's intense gaze and historical presence in a dignified, formal manner.
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