Old World Portraits
Isaac Smith
John Singleton Copley
An elegant 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley, featuring a dignified gentleman in a rich plum-colored coat.
William Vassall and His Son Leonard
John Singleton Copley
1771 · Medium Not Listed
A dignified and masterfully executed double portrait of father and son by American master John Singleton Copley.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Study · 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
About the piece
Painted around 1771, this striking oil portrait by John Singleton Copley depicts William Vassall and his young son, Leonard. The work showcases Copley's signature ability to render fine fabrics—from the sheen of the father's silk ruffles to the weight of the boy's blue coat—against a characteristically dark, atmospheric background that emphasizes the sitters' presence.
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