Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg by Thomas Gainsborough. A portrait of a man with powdered hair wearing a brown coat and white cravat, looking slightly upward and to the left.

Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg

Thomas Gainsborough

1777 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A refined 18th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of thoughtful dignity through warm tones and soft lighting.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Warm beige

About the piece

This elegant 1777 portrait by Thomas Gainsborough depicts his contemporary, the artist Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg. The work showcases Gainsborough's masterful brushwork and ability to convey character, with the subject rendered in a rich, earthy palette against a dark, atmospheric background that emphasizes the luminosity of the face.