Old World Portraits
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Ammi Phillips
A striking 19th-century American portrait featuring a bold black dress and intricate lace details against a rich, grounding palette.
Sally Avery Olds
Jeptha Wade
1837 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional attire, rendered with quiet, observant grace.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1837 by Jeptha Wade, this oil portrait depicts Sally Avery Olds with striking clarity and poise. The subject is defined by her intricate ruffled bonnet and a high-contrast dark palette, capturing the formal elegance and focused character typical of early American portraiture.
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