Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Lady
Joseph Highmore
A stunning 18th-century portrait featuring a lady in a rich blue gown, captured with the elegant precision of the early Georgian era.
Portrait of an Unknown Man
Joseph Highmore
1730 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a vibrant, masterfully rendered blue velvet coat.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with rich warm-brown color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created around 1730 by the renowned British artist Joseph Highmore, this oil portrait is a superb example of early Georgian style. The sitter is depicted with dignified composure, his features framed by a crisp powdered wig, while the standout element is the expertly painted blue velvet coat that captures the play of light with luminous detail.
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