Old World Portraits
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Louis Gauffier
An elegant Neoclassical family portrait set within a grand interior overlooking the historic skyline of Florence.
Portrait of Dr. Thomas Penrose
Louis Gauffier
1798 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined Neoclassical portrait of a scholar seated before the iconic skyline of Florence.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1798 by Louis Gauffier, this elegant portrait depicts Dr. Thomas Penrose, an English clergyman and poet, during his travels in Italy. He is shown in a dignified pose holding a drawing portfolio, with the architectural landmarks of Florence—including the Duomo and the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio—rising behind him under a dramatic, atmospheric sky.
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