Old World Portraits
Tea Party at Lord Harrington's House, St. James's
Charles Philips
A sophisticated Georgian 'conversation piece' depicting an aristocratic social gathering in a grand London interior.
The Strong Family
Charles Philips
1732 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This elaborate 18th-century conversation piece captures a family in a richly decorated interior, featuring deep green textiles and period costume.
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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
- Study · Dining Room · Library
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1732 by Charles Philips, this group portrait depicts the Strong family within a meticulously detailed interior. The scene illustrates the social customs of the English gentry, with figures engaged in tea-drinking and card-playing amidst ornate green damask wall coverings and classical architectural elements typical of the Georgian era.
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