Sir Francis Bourgeois by William Beechey. A half-length portrait of a man with fair hair, wearing a high-collared white cravat and a dark overcoat against a dark, atmospheric background.

Sir Francis Bourgeois

William Beechey

1810 · Oil Paint, Panel

A dignified Regency-era portrait of Sir Francis Bourgeois, captured with masterful lighting and character.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Burnished orange

About the piece

This 1810 oil portrait by Sir William Beechey depicts Sir Francis Bourgeois, one of the founders of the Dulwich Picture Gallery. The work showcases Beechey's skill in capturing character through soft, luminous flesh tones and a high-contrast composition, typical of the sophisticated late Georgian period.