Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Unknown Artist
A classic 18th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a powdered wig and a vibrant red cloak.
Portrait of a Gentleman
Unknown Artist
1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sophisticated 18th-century English portrait featuring rich textures of silk and a serene classical landscape background.
$129
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Attributed to Michael Dahl around 1720, this elegant oil portrait captures the dignified presence of a gentleman in period attire. The artist skillfully renders the shimmering texture of the subject's purple velvet coat and golden-brown drapery, set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop of a classical garden with a tholos temple.
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