Old World Portraits
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John Burnet
A characterful 19th-century profile portrait of a Greenwich Pensioner in traditional naval attire.
Thomas Allen, a Greenwich Pensioner
John Burnet
1832 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative 19th-century oil portrait of a naval pensioner, rendered with rich textures and a warm, atmospheric palette.
$243
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm wood and umber notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted by John Burnet around 1832, this oil portrait depicts Thomas Allen, a Greenwich Pensioner historically known as Lord Nelson's personal servant. The work features expressive brushwork and a sophisticated use of light and shadow, capturing the dignified character of the subject within a rich, earthy color scheme.
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