{"product_id":"portrait-of-captain-coram-william-hogarth","title":"Portrait of Captain Coram - William Hogarth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Captain Thomas Coram by William Hogarth, painted in 1740. The work captures the essence of the sitter, a retired sea captain and philanthropist, against a backdrop alluding to his maritime past and civic virtues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWilliam Hogarth's 1740 portrait of Captain Thomas Coram is a striking example of 18th-century British portraiture. Coram, a retired sea captain and philanthropist, is depicted seated, exuding an air of confidence and purpose. Hogarth masterfully captures Coram's character, presenting him as a man of action and benevolence. The composition is carefully arranged, with Coram positioned against a backdrop that hints at his maritime past and philanthropic endeavours. A globe and charts allude to his seafaring career, while the architectural elements suggest stability and civic virtue. Hogarth's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of Coram's clothing and features, conveying a sense of realism and immediacy. The colour palette is restrained, with muted tones that enhance the overall sense of gravitas. The portrait is not only a likeness of Captain Coram but also a statement about the values of the Georgian era, such as commerce, philanthropy, and civic responsibility. Hogarth's skill in capturing both the physical appearance and the inner character of his subject makes this portrait a compelling work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"William Hogarth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669699961167,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669727486287,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669727519055,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669727551823,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669727584591,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Captain-Coram_Poster_CompositorV1_1778547244531.jpg?v=1778554962","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-captain-coram-william-hogarth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}