Stafford Henry Northcote, 1st Earl of Iddesleigh

Description

An older man with a long white beard sits in a dark coat against a plain brown-black background. His body turns slightly, while his face looks toward the viewer. One hand rests near the center of his chest, and the other arm is partly concealed. The close portrait focuses on his composed expression and the contrast between his pale beard and dark clothing.

About Stafford Henry Northcote, 1St Earl of Iddesleigh Reproduction

The beard and face are painted in soft whites, greys and warm flesh tones. His black coat merges with the dark ground, but careful highlights define the lapels and hands. A slight shift of brown behind the head keeps the background from appearing completely flat. The vertical arrangement is balanced and restrained, with no extra objects competing for attention.

This formal portrait suits a study, library or office. A light wall will clarify the dark coat and pale beard, while a simple frame supports the quiet presentation. Hang vertically at eye level with soft, even light on the face. Keep surrounding decor subdued so the expression of the sitter and folded hand remain the focus. The beard falls over the dark lapel, with individual strands softly indicated. His folded hands rest across the dark coat, and the long white beard spreads over his chest beneath the direct gaze. His pale cuffs appear beneath the sleeves, framing the hands folded on his lap.

The hand-painted reproduction

ByMuseum offers Stafford Henry Northcote, 1st Earl of Iddesleigh by Edwin Longsden Long as a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas. Hang vertically at eye level against a pale wall with soft light on the face.

• His hand rests near the center of his chest.
• The pale beard stands out against the plain dark ground.
• Painted individually in oil on canvas.
• Select the available size and presentation on this page.