Old World Portraits
An English Family in Macao
George Chinnery
An elegant 19th-century family portrait by George Chinnery, capturing a moment of domestic grace and historical character.
The Emigrants
William Allsworth
1844 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sweeping mid-19th century narrative painting of a family in traditional Highland dress overlooking a coastal harbor.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1844 by William Allsworth, this monumental oil painting depicts the McKay family from Sutherland, Scotland, on the eve of their journey to New Zealand. The composition masterfully combines formal portraiture with a dramatic coastal landscape, showcasing intricate tartan patterns, local livestock, and the ship that signifies their impending voyage into the unknown.
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