Old World Portraits
Triple Portrait of Edward Russell, John Benbow, and Sir Ralph Delavall
Thomas Murray
A majestic triple portrait celebrating maritime history, featuring rich velvet textures and classical nautical symbols.
The Money Brothers
John Francis Rigaud
1790 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sophisticated 18th-century group portrait of three brothers gathered around a nautical map.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1790 by John Francis Rigaud, this elegant oil painting depicts the Money brothers—William Taylor, James, and Robert. The composition expertly balances the figures against a soft maritime background, capturing a moment of scholarly interest as they study a map of the East Indies and China. The rich textures of their velvet coats and the refined lighting reflect the high craftsmanship of late Georgian portraiture.
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