Old World Portraits
Edward Nightingale
John Smibert
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholarly young gentleman holding a volume in his study.
Portrait of a Man in a Dressing Gown
John Smibert
1730 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait capturing a gentleman in his private library attire, featuring rich earth tones and striking white accents.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft sage, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by John Smibert around 1730, this portrait shows a man in a banyan (dressing gown) and a soft cap, a common informal attire for gentlemen of the period. The work exemplifies the transition of European portrait traditions to the American colonies, where Smibert was a pioneering influence, blending formal dignity with a touch of domestic intimacy.
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