Old World Portraits
A Bearded Man Wearing a Hat
Unknown Artist
A striking 17th-century portrait featuring masterful chiaroscuro and a contemplative expression.
Sir Merton Russell-Cotes
John Henry Lorimer
1897 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified late 19th-century formal portrait featuring bold red tones and rich textures.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — 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
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1897 by John Henry Lorimer, this striking portrait depicts Sir Merton Russell-Cotes in his ceremonial finery. The work is characterized by its powerful red-on-red composition, accented by the masterfully rendered textures of fur, gold, and silk.
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