Old World Portraits
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Thomas Lawrence
A refined Regency-era portrait of a young gentleman, captured with the luminous brushwork of Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Samuel Lysons
Thomas Lawrence
1799 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified late 18th-century portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, capturing the sitter with masterful light and shadow.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in black and softened neutral tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1799, this striking oil portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence depicts Samuel Lysons, a renowned English antiquary. The work exemplifies the Regency style with its luminous treatment of the face contrasted against a deep, atmospheric background, making it an elegant addition to a traditional study or library.
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