Old World Portraits
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Thomas King in "The Clandestine Marriage"
Samuel De Wilde
1792 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century theatrical portrait featuring a gentleman in a vibrant pink costume against a verdant garden backdrop.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1792 by Samuel De Wilde, this oil portrait depicts the celebrated actor Thomas King in character for the play 'The Clandestine Marriage'. King is shown in an exquisite pink suit with silver embroidery, his powdered hair and theatrical stance capturing the elegance of the Georgian stage. The lush green garden and white balustrade provide a classic English landscape setting that beautifully contrasts with the bold palette of his attire.
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