Old World Portraits
Portrait of Sir James Gray
Joshua Reynolds
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a scarlet coat set against a dramatic sky and distant estate.
Mr. Robert Gwillym
Joseph Wright of Derby
1766 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century portrait featuring a man in a rich crimson coat set against a dramatic, atmospheric sky.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft cream
About the piece
Painted in 1766 by Joseph Wright of Derby, this formal portrait depicts Mr. Robert Gwillym with an air of relaxed dignity. Clad in a vibrant red waistcoat and coat, the subject leans against a stone balustrade, while the moody, clouded sky behind him showcases Wright's celebrated mastery of light and shadow.
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