Old World Portraits
John Jacob Astor
John Wesley Jarvis
A dignified 19th-century portrait of the prominent American businessman John Jacob Astor.
Portrait of a Man
John Wesley Jarvis
1817 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1817 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of a gentleman in classic Regency-era attire.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1817 by the renowned American artist John Wesley Jarvis, this portrait exemplifies the refined elegance of the early 19th century. The sitter, rendered with masterful brushwork and luminous skin tones, wears a traditional high-collared white cravat and a dark, multi-buttoned coat. The composition is set against a subtly textured, atmospheric background that lends a sense of timeless sophistication to the piece.
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