Old World Portraits
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The Earl of Essex Presenting a Cup to Thomas Clutterbuck
Thomas Gainsborough
1784 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century double portrait showcasing Thomas Gainsborough's masterful use of light and rich textures.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1784, this formal portrait by Thomas Gainsborough captures William Anne Hollis, 4th Earl of Essex, presenting a silver cup to Thomas Clutterbuck. The composition highlights the artist's characteristic fluid brushwork and sensitive handling of light, set against a deep green backdrop that emphasizes the dignity of the subjects.
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