Thomas Benedict Clarke by Charles Frederic Ulrich. A formal half-length portrait of a man with a mustache, wearing a black tuxedo with a white boutonnière against a dark background.

Thomas Benedict Clarke

Charles Frederic Ulrich

1884 · Oil Paint, Panel

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in formal evening wear.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in black and softened neutral tones — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1884 by Charles Frederic Ulrich, this oil-on-panel portrait depicts Thomas Benedict Clarke. The sitter is shown in formal attire, featuring a sharp white waistcoat and a delicate boutonnière, set against a deep, atmospheric background that emphasizes the character and presence of the subject.

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