Old World Portraits
David Leavitt
Samuel Lovett Waldo
A dignified 19th-century portrait of David Leavitt, captured with masterful realism and a warm, atmospheric palette.
William Elliott
Samuel Lovett Waldo
1838 · Medium Not Listed
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a rich crimson backdrop.
$129
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1838 by the collaborative duo Samuel Lovett Waldo and William Jewett, this portrait captures William Elliott with a composed and authoritative gaze. Dressed in a formal black coat and high-collared neckcloth, he holds a rolled document that hints at his professional or civic standing. The dramatic red drapery in the background adds a sense of Regency-era elegance, while the subtle landscape at the far left provides depth to the composition.
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