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William Johnstone-Pulteney, 5th Baronet
Thomas Gainsborough
1772 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a dignified figure in a serene pastoral setting.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1772, this oil on canvas by Thomas Gainsborough depicts William Johnstone-Pulteney, the 5th Baronet, in a moment of quiet dignity. The work masterfully blends formal portraiture with a romanticized English landscape, showcasing the artist's signature fluid brushwork and atmospheric lighting.
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