Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Joshua Reynolds
A commanding 18th-century self-portrait featuring rich crimson tones and a dignified, scholarly atmosphere.
Sir William Herschel
John Russell
1795 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dignified 18th-century portrait of the renowned astronomer Sir William Herschel.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1795 by John Russell, this oil on panel captures the distinguished features of Sir William Herschel, the discoverer of Uranus. Clad in a luxurious fur-lined robe and holding a scroll depicting planetary orbits, the sitter is set against a moody, atmospheric background that emphasizes his scholarly presence.
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