Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Joseph Wright of Derby
A striking 18th-century self-portrait featuring the artist in a wide-brimmed hat, characterized by warm tonal depth and dramatic lighting.
Self-Portrait
Joshua Reynolds
1780 · Oil Paint, Panel
A commanding 18th-century self-portrait featuring rich crimson tones and a dignified, scholarly atmosphere.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
In this 1780 self-portrait, Sir Joshua Reynolds, the first president of the Royal Academy, presents himself as a man of both art and intellect. Dressed in the red robes of a Doctor of Civil Law from Oxford and a Tudor-style cap, he stands beside a bust of Michelangelo, signifying his deep reverence for the Old Masters. The dramatic chiaroscuro and masterful brushwork highlight Reynolds' status as a leading figure in British art history.
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