Old World Portraits
Edward Nightingale
John Smibert
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholarly young gentleman holding a volume in his study.
Sir John Rushout
John Smibert
1726 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a striking red cap, capturing a moment of scholarly study.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- 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
Painted in 1726 by John Smibert, this portrait depicts Sir John Rushout in a shimmering brown banyan and a distinctive red cap. Shown holding the Journals of the House of Commons, the composition elegantly bridges the gap between private study and public status, rendered with the refined brushwork characteristic of the early Georgian period.
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