Samuel Chase by John Wesley Jarvis. A waist-up portrait of an elderly man with wavy white hair, wearing a high-collared white cravat and a dark overcoat against a muted brown background.

Samuel Chase

John Wesley Jarvis

1811 · Oil Paint, Panel

A dignified 19th-century portrait of Samuel Chase, captured with a serious expression and soft, painterly lighting.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted by John Wesley Jarvis around 1811, this formal oil on panel portrait depicts Samuel Chase. The work showcases the artist's skill in capturing character through subtle tonal shifts and a restrained, elegant palette characteristic of early American portraiture.