Portrait of Joseph and John Gulston by Francis Cotes. A double portrait of two brothers in 18th-century attire standing before a soft landscape, one holding a basket of flowers.

Portrait of Joseph and John Gulston

Francis Cotes

1754 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant 18th-century double portrait of the Gulston brothers by Francis Cotes, featuring exquisite lace details and a serene landscape.

$238

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

This 1754 portrait by Francis Cotes captures Joseph and John Gulston with the luminous texture and soft palette characteristic of the artist's mastery. The older brother, in a golden waistcoat and blue cloak, gestures toward his younger sibling who holds a delicate basket of wildflowers against a misty English landscape.