Old World Portraits
Portrait of Reverend Nathaniel A. Hyde
Theodore Clement Steele
A dignified and scholarly late 19th-century portrait of a seated man holding a book, characterized by warm tones and rich textures.
Portrait of a Man
Theodore Clement Steele
1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified late 19th-century portrait capturing the distinguished character of an elderly man in a formal setting.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1889 by American artist T.C. Steele, this oil portrait showcases a masterful use of light and shadow. The work captures the expressive face and finely detailed white beard of the seated subject with realism and gravitas. The dark, atmospheric background and rich red tones of the leather chair create a grounded, scholarly presence suitable for formal spaces.
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