Old World Portraits
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A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing a bearded gentleman in formal attire.
Portrait of Samuel Timmins
William Thomas Roden
1877 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 19th-century portrait capturing the thoughtful presence of a bearded gentleman through dramatic light and shadow.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1877 by William Thomas Roden, this oil-on-canvas portrait depicts Samuel Timmins with striking psychological depth. The artist employs a classic chiaroscuro effect, highlighting the sitter's features and beard against a warm, dark background, evoking the dignified air of Victorian-era scholarly portraiture.
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