Old World Portraits
Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon
Andrew Morton
A dignified and masterful 19th-century portrait of a British naval officer in full dress uniform.
Portrait of Spanish Admiral Juan José Navarro
Rafael Tejeo
1828 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An authoritative 19th-century portrait of Spanish Admiral Juan José Navarro in full ceremonial naval dress.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Commissioned in 1828, this portrait by Rafael Tejeo depicts Juan José Navarro, the 1st Marquess of Victoria and Captain General of the Spanish Navy. The work captures the subject in a moment of quiet authority, with particular attention paid to the intricate gold-thread embroidery of his navy blue uniform and the bold crimson sash that defines the composition. The painterly treatment of the powdered wig and the luminous rendering of the medal star create a sophisticated presence suitable for traditional interiors.
More like this
