Old World Portraits
Captain Sir Richard Pearson
Charles Grignion the Younger
An elegant 18th-century portrait of Captain Sir Richard Pearson in naval regalia.
Sir John Dick
Gilbert Stuart
1783 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A distinguished 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in ceremonial attire, captured with masterful realism.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This 1783 portrait by Gilbert Stuart depicts Sir John Dick, a prominent figure of the era. Rendered with the artist's characteristic luminous skin tones and precise detail, the subject is shown in official regalia with a red sash and military star, lending an air of dignity and historical weight to the composition.
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