Old World Portraits
William Farington of Shawe Hall
Arthur Devis
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a pastoral landscape, accompanied by a loyal spaniel.
Robert Gwillym of Atherton and William Farington of Werden
Arthur Devis
1743 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century English conversation piece featuring two gentlemen in a dramatic, scenic landscape.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Arthur Devis in 1743, this sophisticated conversation piece depicts Robert Gwillym and William Farington in a meticulously rendered outdoor setting. The composition balances the formal poise of the sitters with the rugged beauty of the English countryside, complete with a loyal spaniel and the distant silhouette of romantic ruins.
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