Old World Portraits
Mr. and Mrs. Hill
Arthur Devis
An elegant 18th-century conversation piece depicting a couple in a refined domestic setting.
Mr and Mrs Atherton
Arthur Devis
1743 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1743 conversation piece by Arthur Devis captures an elegant couple in a finely detailed Georgian interior.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1743 by Arthur Devis, this 'conversation piece' depicts Mr. and Mrs. Atherton in their home. The work is celebrated for its precise rendering of 18th-century fashion—notably the shimmering satin of Mrs. Atherton's gown—and the meticulously detailed interior including a hunting still life above the door and a faithful spaniel at their feet.
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