Old World Portraits
Alexander Douglas-Hamilton
Joshua Reynolds
A striking late 18th-century portrait of a young aristocrat by the renowned Joshua Reynolds.
Thomas Lister (The Brown Boy)
Joshua Reynolds
1758 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young boy in a shimmering satin costume, set against a lush, atmospheric landscape.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1758 by Sir Joshua Reynolds, this full-length portrait depicts Thomas Lister, later known as 'The Brown Boy.' The young subject is dressed in a luxurious brown satin suit with a lace collar, striking a confident pose amidst a grand English landscape that highlights Reynolds' mastery of light and texture.
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