Old World Portraits
Jacques-Louis David
Unknown Artist
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, characterized by masterful light and shadow.
Portrait of Charles Frederick Schlaberg
Thomas Phillips
1827 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman captured with dignified intensity.
$129
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1827 oil portrait by Thomas Phillips depicts Charles Frederick Schlaberg with refined character. Set against a dramatic, atmospheric sky and a deep red curtain, the subject’s dark attire and composed posture evoke the sophisticated aesthetic of the Regency era.
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