Portrait of a Gentleman by Joseph Blackburn. A three-quarter length portrait of a man wearing a dark brown coat over an intricately embroidered light blue waistcoat.

Portrait of a Gentleman

Joseph Blackburn

1760 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman featuring exceptionally detailed embroidery.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

This 1760 portrait by Joseph Blackburn captures a gentleman in refined attire, most notably an intricately embroidered light blue waistcoat with silver floral motifs. The subject is depicted with a confident yet calm expression, set against a dark, atmospheric background featuring a classical architectural scroll and draped fabric.