How do I identify seventeenth-century portraits?

Seventeenth-century portraits typically feature stiff lace collars, dark backgrounds, and rigid postures reflecting the Baroque aesthetic. Artists of this era utilised heavy oil pigments on canvas to depict aristocrats, judges, and military officers. Clues to dating also reside in the clothing and hair styles, such as elaborate wigs and armour. Examining the construction of the wooden stretcher frame often provides additional context regarding the age of the object.

What does 'after' an artist mean?

When a painting is catalogued as 'after' a master such as Sir Joshua Reynolds or Leonardo Da Vinci, it indicates that the work is a later copy or study of a known composition. These pieces were frequently painted by students or contemporary artists to replicate famous imagery. Such works offer insight into the popularity and dissemination of specific portrait designs across different periods. They represent traditional academic training methods rather than original compositions by the primary master.

How should I care for an oil portrait?

Preserving an oil portrait on canvas requires stable environmental conditions away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity. Excessive heat can cause the canvas to slacken and the oil paint to crack over time. Dusting should be performed gently with a soft, dry brush, avoiding any moisture or chemical cleaning agents on the painted surface. Professional conservation is recommended for any structural repairs to the canvas or frame.

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A historic portrait oil canvas captures the likeness of notable figures or anonymous sitters across centuries of portraiture.

19th century

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English School 19th Century Portrait of George Osbaldeston 1786 - 1866 Known as "Squire Osbaldeston"

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Attributed to Sir James Guthrie, 1859 – 1930
Portrait of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-george of Dwyfor, Om, Pc, 1863 – 1945

1900 - 1920

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Attributed to Sir James Guthrie, 1859 – 1930 Portrait of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-george of Dwyfor, Om, Pc, 1863 – 1945

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C. 1790 Baroque Oil Painting Portrait Study Aft: Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1625)

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C. 1790 Baroque Oil Painting Portrait Study Aft: Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1625)

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Circle of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, C. 1561/62 – 1636
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake C.1540 – 1596, Naval Officer Explorer, Privateer & Slave Trader

17th century

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Circle of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, C. 1561/62 – 1636 Portrait of Sir Francis Drake C.1540 – 1596, Naval Officer Explorer, Privateer & Slave Trader

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Portrait of Mette Dorothea Nielsdatter Randulf C.1712; Norwegian School.

18th century

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Portrait of Mette Dorothea Nielsdatter Randulf C.1712; Norwegian School.

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Henry William Pickersgill 1782-1875
Portrait of Jean Leopold Nicolas Frederic, Baron Cuvier 1769-1832

19th century

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Henry William Pickersgill 1782-1875 Portrait of Jean Leopold Nicolas Frederic, Baron Cuvier 1769-1832

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Rudolph Lehmann, 1819 - 1905
Portrait of Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke, Gcb, Pc, 1811 – 1892

19th century

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Rudolph Lehmann, 1819 - 1905 Portrait of Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke, Gcb, Pc, 1811 – 1892

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Portrait of a Gentleman Circle of James Latham,of Edmund Hoyle,whist Inventor

18th century

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Portrait of a Gentleman Circle of James Latham,of Edmund Hoyle,whist Inventor

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William Denune 1715-1750
Portrait of Richard Oswald 1687–1763 of Scotstoun
inscribed Signed and Dated on the Reverse " Richd Oswald Esq / of Scotstoun / De Nune Pinxit 1747"

18th century

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William Denune 1715-1750 Portrait of Richard Oswald 1687–1763 of Scotstoun inscribed Signed and Dated on the Reverse " Richd Oswald Esq / of Scotstoun / De Nune Pinxit 1747"

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Oil on Canvass Portrait of James Fitzgerald, Earl of Offaly, Marquess of Kildare, and 1st Duke of Leinster (1722-1773), in a Blue Robe with Fur Trim.

18th century

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Oil on Canvass Portrait of James Fitzgerald, Earl of Offaly, Marquess of Kildare, and 1st Duke of Leinster (1722-1773), in a Blue Robe with Fur Trim.

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Listings feature oil on canvas portraits spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries, executed by British, French, and Flemish schools.

18th century

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

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Portrait of Colonel Claes Piper C.1800, Circle of Angelica Kauffman.

19th century

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Portrait of Colonel Claes Piper C.1800, Circle of Angelica Kauffman.

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Portrait of George Hudson 1800-1871 "The Railway King"

19th century

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Portrait of George Hudson 1800-1871 "The Railway King"

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Marine Ship Portrait Oil Painting of a West Indiaman Off Eddystone Lighthouse by Joseph Heard

19th century

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Marine Ship Portrait Oil Painting of a West Indiaman Off Eddystone Lighthouse by Joseph Heard

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£6,950

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17th century

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17th Century Portrait of a Clergyman - Oil Painting

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Portrait of a Young Boy 1711, by John Verelst.

18th century

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Portrait of a Young Boy 1711, by John Verelst.

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Historic Portrait Oil Canvas

English School 19th Century Portrait of George Osbaldeston 1786 - 1866 Known as "Squire Osbaldeston"

Attributed to Sir James Guthrie, 1859 – 1930 Portrait of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-george of Dwyfor, Om, Pc, 1863 – 1945

C. 1790 Baroque Oil Painting Portrait Study Aft: Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1625)

Circle of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, C. 1561/62 – 1636 Portrait of Sir Francis Drake C.1540 – 1596, Naval Officer Explorer, Privateer & Slave Trader

Portrait of Mette Dorothea Nielsdatter Randulf C.1712; Norwegian School.

Henry William Pickersgill 1782-1875 Portrait of Jean Leopold Nicolas Frederic, Baron Cuvier 1769-1832

Rudolph Lehmann, 1819 - 1905 Portrait of Robert Lowe, 1st Viscount Sherbrooke, Gcb, Pc, 1811 – 1892

Portrait of a Gentleman Circle of James Latham,of Edmund Hoyle,whist Inventor

William Denune 1715-1750 Portrait of Richard Oswald 1687–1763 of Scotstoun inscribed Signed and Dated on the Reverse " Richd Oswald Esq / of Scotstoun / De Nune Pinxit 1747"

Oil on Canvass Portrait of James Fitzgerald, Earl of Offaly, Marquess of Kildare, and 1st Duke of Leinster (1722-1773), in a Blue Robe with Fur Trim.

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

Portrait of Colonel Claes Piper C.1800, Circle of Angelica Kauffman.

Portrait of George Hudson 1800-1871 "The Railway King"

Marine Ship Portrait Oil Painting of a West Indiaman Off Eddystone Lighthouse by Joseph Heard

17th Century Portrait of a Clergyman - Oil Painting

Portrait of a Young Boy 1711, by John Verelst.

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