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A striking 18th-century portrait of a British officer set against a dramatic natural backdrop.
Richard St George Mansergh-St George
Thomas Gainsborough
1778 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a British officer by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a striking red uniform and a faithful canine companion.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1778, this masterful portrait by Thomas Gainsborough depicts Richard St George Mansergh-St George, an officer of the 4th Regiment of Foot. Set against a dramatic coastal backdrop with a looming stormy sky and a distant ship, the composition highlights the subject's refined poise and the vibrant scarlet of his military uniform, accompanied by a loyal spaniel.
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