Portrait of Commander Lewis Warrington by Rembrandt Peale. A half-length portrait of a young man with dark curly hair wearing a navy uniform with prominent gold buttons against a dark green background.

Portrait of Commander Lewis Warrington

Rembrandt Peale

1801 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified Federal-era portrait of a naval commander, featuring rich textures and a contemplative gaze.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1801 by Rembrandt Peale, this portrait depicts the American naval officer Lewis Warrington. The work exemplifies the American neoclassical style, focusing on a refined capture of the sitter's character through subtle chiaroscuro and the crisp, formal details of his military uniform.

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