Old World Portraits
The Artist's Wife Susanna, Son Anthony, and Daughter Susanna
Joseph Highmore
An elegant 18th-century family portrait by Joseph Highmore, showcasing masterful drapery and tender familial connection.
Mrs. Sharpe and Her Child
Joseph Highmore
1731 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant Georgian-era portrait featuring luminous satin textures and a tender maternal subject.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted by Joseph Highmore in 1731, this portrait captures Mrs. Sharpe and her child with the refined grace characteristic of the British school. Highmore's technical skill is prominently displayed in the shimmering, voluminous folds of the mother's satin gown and the delicate features of the child, while the inclusion of an exotic parrot adds a touch of 18th-century luxury.
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