Old World Portraits
Captain Francis Alexander Carron Scrimger
Archibald George Barnes
A dignified 1910 oil portrait of a military captain, rendered with masterful light and shadow.
Lieutenant F. M. W. Harvey
Flora Lion
1910 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified oil portrait of a British officer, rendered with rich textures and a focused, contemplative expression.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in black and softened neutral tones — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- 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, Rich brown
About the piece
Created by noted portraitist Flora Lion, this oil on canvas depicts Lieutenant Frederick Maurice Watson Harvey in his service uniform. The composition uses a dark, moody palette to create a sense of depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the finely rendered highlights on the sitter's face and hands, capturing both a sense of character and historical gravity.
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