Old World Portraits
Portrait of William Sewell
Barton S. Hays
A dignified 19th-century portrait featuring a grey-bearded gentleman in spectacles.
Portrait of Eusebia Sewell
Barton S. Hays
1881 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a woman in spectacles, featuring intricate lace details and a dark, atmospheric background.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1881 by American artist Barton S. Hays, this formal oil portrait depicts Eusebia Sewell with quiet dignity. The artist masterfully captures the delicate texture of her white lace collar and the subtle glint of her gold-rimmed spectacles against a somber, atmospheric backdrop, typical of the refined realism found in late Victorian portraiture.
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