Old World Portraits
Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell
Michael Dahl
A commanding 18th-century portrait of a naval officer in gleaming armor against a dramatic maritime backdrop.
Sir Cloudesley Shovell
Michael Dahl
1703 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified naval portrait featuring a striking blue coat and maritime background.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1703 portrait by Michael Dahl depicts Sir Cloudesley Shovell, a celebrated British naval officer. Dressed in an elaborate blue uniform with gold trim, he holds a telescope signifying his rank, with a meticulously detailed sailing ship appearing in the coastal distance under a moody sky.
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