Old World Portraits
A Gentleman and his Dog in a Landscape
Francis Wheatley
A classic 18th-century British portrait of a gentleman and his faithful companion in a serene landscape.
Portrait of George Basil Woodd
Francis Wheatley
1780 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a soft, atmospheric landscape.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1780 by Francis Wheatley, this full-length portrait depicts a gentleman identified as George Basil Woodd. Dressed in a rich russet-colored coat and white stockings, the subject stands prominently against a sprawling English landscape, capturing the elegance and social standing characteristic of the late Georgian period.
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