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18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman - Oil Painting
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18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman - Oil Painting

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Late 18th century portrait of a wigged gentleman. Oil on canvas laid onto board. Circa 1790. Framed in an oak frame with a gilded slip.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

The Collector Antiques has dated this 18th Century Gentleman Portrait to the 18th Century.

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SA891255
Description
Late 18th century portrait of a wigged gentleman. Oil on canvas laid onto board. Circa 1790. Framed in an oak frame with a gilded slip.
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

The Collector Antiques has dated this 18th Century Gentleman Portrait to the 18th Century.

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Archive I An 18th-century oil painting depicting a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and white cravat, framed within a wide oak wood border.

18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman - Oil Painting

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Archive VIII An 18th-century oil painting depicting a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and white cravat, framed within a wide oak wood border. View VIII
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County Durham
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An 18th-century oil painting depicting a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and white cravat, framed within a wide oak wood border.
18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman - Oil Painting
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An 18th-century oil painting depicting a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and white cravat, framed within a wide oak wood border.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Oak Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPowdered wig, Cravat, Moulded wooden frame, Formal portraiture
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This late 18th century oil painting on canvas laid onto board depicts a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and a white cravat within formal portraiture in the Georgian style. The colour palette includes dark brown tones with a gilded slip framing the work inside a wide oak wood border. Visible details include the subject's outstretched hand with ruffled cuff and a moulded wooden frame showing natural wood grain and subtle signs of age. The dimensions measure 91 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Positioned in a gentleman's library, the piece works well placed above the mantel as a traditional focal point in a living space or study. The dark timber and neutral tones coordinate easily with period and classic interior schemes. Hanging hardware attached to the back allows straightforward installation on a suitable wall.

FAQs

Eighteenth-century portraiture often focused on status, formal attire, and social posture. Subjects were frequently depicted wearing period fashion such as powdered wigs, formal cravats, and tailored coats against muted or dark tonal backgrounds.

Artisans during this period applied oil pigments composed of ground minerals and natural binders onto hand-stretched linen or cotton canvas, usually housed in wooden stretchers and heavy timber or gilded frames.

Authentic period works display natural age indicators such as fine surface craquelure, subtle oxidisation of the varnish layer, historical stretcher construction techniques, and hand-carved or moulded timber framing.

Period portraiture introduces visual depth when hung above a mantelpiece or displayed within a library setting. Combining classical wall art with contemporary furniture provides a curated contrast in both traditional and modern spaces.

Keep artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent pigment fading or canvas warping. Dust gently using a dry, soft brush and consult a professional conservator for cleaning or structural repairs.
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