Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Hyacinthe Rigaud
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman featuring masterful light and texture.
William Vans Murray
Mather Brown
1787 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A bold and sophisticated 18th-century portrait characterized by dramatic color contrast and elegant execution.
$129
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- 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, Muted red, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted by American artist Mather Brown in 1787, this oil portrait depicts William Vans Murray. The work is a masterclass in the English portrait tradition, featuring a luminous face set against a vibrant, energetic red backdrop that commands attention while maintaining a sense of refined dignity.
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