Old World Portraits
Daniel Webster
Francis Alexander
A striking 19th-century portrait of a man with an intense, contemplative gaze set against an atmospheric background.
Portrait of Thomas Cole
Asher Brown Durand
1837 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of the renowned landscape painter Thomas Cole.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with cooler, clearer color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1837 by his close friend Asher Brown Durand, this intimate portrait captures Thomas Cole, the foundational figure of the Hudson River School. The work showcases Durand's mastery of light and texture, particularly in the rendering of the sitter's thoughtful expression and the rich, dark tones of his attire.
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