Old World Portraits
Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Calder
Lemuel Francis Abbott
A dignified late 18th-century oil portrait of a British naval officer in formal uniform.
Sir Thomas Pasley, Admiral of the White
Lemuel Francis Abbott
1795 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century naval portrait characterized by soft lighting and a deep, atmospheric palette.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
This 1795 portrait by Lemuel Francis Abbott depicts Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley with the quiet dignity characteristic of the British naval tradition. Abbott’s skillful handling of light captures the fine detail of the Admiral’s uniform and the contemplative expression of a seasoned commander, set against a rich, dark background that emphasizes the subject's presence.
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