Old World Portraits
Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough
Samuel Lane
A dignified Regency-era portrait of Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough in full naval regalia.
Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves
James Northcote
1802 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A distinguished formal portrait of a British naval admiral in full dress uniform, set against a dramatic maritime backdrop.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Aged gold
About the piece
Created by James Northcote in 1802, this oil portrait depicts Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves. The Admiral is captured in a position of dignity, wearing the full dress uniform of his rank including the Star of the Order of the Bath. He leans against a classical garden plinth surmounted by an urn, while a naval vessel is visible through the atmospheric sea mist in the background. The work exemplifies the Georgian tradition of military portraiture, blending personal character with symbols of national service.
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