Old World Portraits
Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson
Lemuel Francis Abbott
This dignified 18th-century portrait captures Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson in full naval regalia.
Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn
John James Halls
1817 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A commanding 19th-century portrait of Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn set against a dramatic, fiery backdrop.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by John James Halls in 1817, this striking oil on canvas depicts Sir George Cockburn in his full naval regalia. The dramatic composition features the officer standing confidently while the burning buildings in the distance provide a high-contrast, atmospheric background characteristic of the Regency period's penchant for theatrical heroics.
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