Old World Portraits
Major O'Shea of the Loyal Cork Legion
Martin Archer Shee
A commanding 18th-century military portrait featuring a bold red uniform and a noble equestrian companion.
Portrait of an Officer
Joseph Paelinck
1818 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A commanding Neoclassical portrait of a military officer, featuring bold primary colors and a dramatic outdoor setting.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1818 by Joseph Paelinck, this formal portrait captures a military officer in a striking red uniform against a sweeping landscape. The composition includes traditional elements of power and status, such as his equestrian companions, a hunting dog, and an expansive view of the countryside during twilight.
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