Old World Portraits
Portrait of Matej Zmeškal
Unknown Artist
A distinguished 18th-century portrait of a young gentleman in a striking fur-lined red coat.
Portrait of a Gentleman
Unknown Artist
1788 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a lavish fur-trimmed coat and ornate waistcoat.
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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 · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Dated to 1788, this oil portrait by an anonymous Slovak master captures a gentleman of status. He is dressed in the formal European fashion of the late 18th century, featuring a striking blue coat lined with fur and a vibrant red waistcoat embellished with intricate silver-toned embroidery. The presence of a German inscription in the upper left corner and the subject's firm grip on a sword hilt underscore his historical presence and social standing.
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