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Portrait of Dr. Samuel Johnson
Frances Reynolds
An intimate 18th-century portrait of the famed lexicographer Dr. Samuel Johnson in a moment of deep study.
Portrait of Thomas Bowlby
Joshua Reynolds
1765 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a fur-trimmed coat, captured with masterful lighting and character.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1765 by Sir Joshua Reynolds, this portrait depicts Thomas Bowlby with remarkable sensitivity and character. The sitter is shown in a three-quarter view, his face illuminated against a deep, shadowed background, highlighting the fine detail of his powdered wig and the rich texture of his fur-lined garment.
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