Old World Portraits
William Elliott
Samuel Lovett Waldo
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a rich crimson backdrop.
William Strickland
John Neagle
1829 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
5 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1829 by John Neagle, this portrait captures American architect William Strickland in a thoughtful, professional pose. Strickland, a leader of the Greek Revival movement, is shown holding a drawing board and pen, with a neoclassical building—likely one of his designs modeled after the Parthenon—appearing prominently in the atmospheric background.
More like this
