Old World Portraits
Couple, Probably Thomas and Elizabeth Missing
George Knapton
An elegant 18th-century double portrait featuring a couple in lavish period attire against a dramatic red curtain.
Mr. and Mrs. William Lindow
George Romney
1772 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century double portrait showcasing refined period fashion and dignified poise.
$243
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1772 by George Romney, this masterwork captures Mr. and Mrs. William Lindow in a balanced and sophisticated composition. The artist brilliantly contrasts the luminous textures of Mrs. Lindow's blue silk gown and black lace shawl against the rich, earthy tones of her husband's attire, creating a timeless example of British portraiture.
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