Old World Portraits
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Gilbert Stuart
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman, captured with the luminous realism characteristic of Gilbert Stuart.
Richard Yates
Gilbert Stuart
1793 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This elegant 18th-century portrait by Gilbert Stuart captures Richard Yates in a moment of quiet study, featuring rich textures and a sophisticated palette.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1793, this masterpiece by renowned American portraitist Gilbert Stuart depicts Richard Yates seated at a desk. The work is characterized by Stuart's signature luminous skin tones and the masterful rendering of the subject's plush blue velvet coat against a muted, atmospheric background.
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