Portrait of Lewis and Alexander Beauvais by William Wood. A double portrait of two young boys with blond hair, wearing high-collared blue and black jackets over white ruffled shirts.
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Portrait of Lewis and Alexander Beauvais

William Wood

1801 · Medium Not Listed

An endearing Regency-era double portrait of two brothers captured in soft, delicate colors.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1801 by William Wood, this charming double portrait depicts Lewis and Alexander Beauvais as young children. The artist captures their youthful innocence with a soft, luminous palette and delicate brushwork characteristic of early 19th-century miniature painting, making it a classic piece of historical portraiture.