The Reverend Ozias Thurston Linley by Archer James Oliver. A high-contrast oil portrait of a dark-haired man in a black coat and white cravat against a shadowy background.

The Reverend Ozias Thurston Linley

Archer James Oliver

1810 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant Regency-era portrait of a gentleman set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

3 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted circa 1810 by Archer James Oliver, this striking oil portrait depicts the Reverend Ozias Thurston Linley. The work demonstrates the artist's mastery of chiaroscuro, utilizing a deep, dark palette to emphasize the crisp white of the cravat and the thoughtful expression of the sitter.