Old World Portraits
Sir James Thornhill
Marcellus Laroon the Younger
This 1713 portrait by Marcellus Laroon the Younger depicts the celebrated English painter Sir James Thornhill in a dignified, classical pose.
Self-Portrait of Marcellus Laroon the Younger
Marcellus Laroon
1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century self-portrait of an artist, characterized by a sophisticated play of light and shadow.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
5 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- 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, Rich brown
About the piece
Created around 1720, this self-portrait of Marcellus Laroon the Younger captures the artist in a moment of professional pride, holding the tools of his trade. The work is notable for its masterful rendering of the elaborate powdered wig and the rich, draped fabric, set against a dark, atmospheric background typical of the period.
More like this
Contains nudity
Dark Academia
Self-Portrait in the Studio
Josef Abel
This 1809 self-portrait by Josef Abel captures the artist in his studio, surrounded by the tools and inspirations of his craft.
