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A Fine 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, C.1760
Spitalfields House
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A Fine 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, C.1760

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A fine 18th century portrait of a gentleman in a red coat, c.1760. Oil on canvas. Circle of Alan Ramsay (1713-1784). The sitter has a youthful, bright & intelligent face. This painting captures the essence of the Scottish Enlightenment beautifully and would benefit from further research. Ready to hang.

Measures - 77cm H x 67cm W x 5.5cm D (Frame). 59cm H x 47cm W (Sight). 61.5cm H x 41.5cm W (Canvas).

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Georgian Gentleman Oil Portrait to the Georgian era.

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SA980258
Description
A fine 18th century portrait of a gentleman in a red coat, c.1760. Oil on canvas. Circle of Alan Ramsay (1713-1784). The sitter has a youthful, bright & intelligent face.
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This painting captures the essence of the Scottish Enlightenment beautifully and would benefit from further research.
Spitalfields House

Ready to hang.

Measures - 77cm H x 67cm W x 5.5cm D (Frame). 59cm H x 47cm W (Sight). 61.5cm H x 41.5cm W (Canvas).

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Georgian Gentleman Oil Portrait to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA980258
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An 18th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a rust-red coat and powdered wig, set within a carved gilded wooden frame.
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Archive I An 18th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a rust-red coat and powdered wig, set within a carved gilded wooden frame.

A Fine 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman, C.1760

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An 18th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a rust-red coat and powdered wig, set within a carved gilded wooden frame.
A fine 18th century portrait of a gentleman, c.1760
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An 18th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a rust-red coat and powdered wig, set within a carved gilded wooden frame.
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Georgian portraiture from the mid-to-late eighteenth century focused on capturing the social stature, attire, and elegance of wealthy individuals. Sitters were commonly depicted in formal clothing, such as frock coats, powdered wigs, and elaborate cravats, painted with smooth brushwork against muted or shadowed backgrounds.

Artisans during this period used hand-ground oil pigments mixed with linseed oil applied directly onto natural linen canvases stretched over timber frames. Framing typically featured hand-carved wood decorated with burnished gold leaf gilding over a gesso base.

Authentic works exhibit natural age-related craquelure across the paint layer, oxidisation of the canvas fabric on the reverse, and original hand-forged tacks or wooden keys securing the stretcher. Wear to the gold leaf frame often reveals the reddish bole layer underneath.

A classic oil portrait can be hung above a console table or mantelpiece to create a striking focal point, or integrated into an eclectic gallery wall alongside modern abstract artwork for layered visual contrast.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, dampness, and active heat sources to prevent cracking and canvas distortion. Dust gently with a dry, ultra-soft brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths on the painted surface.
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