Old World Portraits
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
William Hoare
A majestic full-length portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in ceremonial ermine-trimmed robes.
Portrait of George, First Lord Lyttelton
Benjamin West
1772 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of Lord Lyttelton in formal regalia.
$243
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- 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 1772 oil painting by Benjamin West depicts George, First Lord Lyttelton, in a dignified profile view. The sitter is rendered in meticulous detail, wearing a powdered wig and a striking red robe accented with ermine and gold embroidery, holding a document that suggests his statesman-like status.
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