Brown Coat Collection

William Elliot (1707-1792)
British (English) School Oil on Canvas 76 x 64

Portrait of a Gentleman (oil on canvas)
CH443718 Portrait of a Gentleman (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 74.9x62.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Santa in the clouds, Christmas Cards (chromolitho)
731394 Santa in the clouds, Christmas Cards (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa in the clouds)

Portrait of Isabelle Lemonnier with a Muff, c. 1879 (oil on canvas)
1068583 Portrait of Isabelle Lemonnier with a Muff, c.1879 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 119.7x99.7x11.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Hon. William Fitzwilliam, brother of VIth Viscount, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
FIT282902 The Hon. William Fitzwilliam, brother of VIth Viscount, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 76.2x63.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Portrait of John Moody (c. 1712-1821) as Father Foigard in the Beaux Stratagem
LST203745 Portrait of John Moody (c.1712-1821) as Father Foigard in the Beaux Stratagem, by George Farquhar (1678-1701) (oil on canvas) by Zoffany

Man in large black bicorn hat, era of Marie Antoinette
5893154 Man in large black bicorn hat, era of Marie Antoinette. by Compte-Calix, Francois Claudius (1813-80); (add.info.: Man in large black bicorn hat, white cravat, brown coat over cream breeches)

Portrait of the Hon. Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809) (oil on canvas)
CH249883 Portrait of the Hon. Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809) (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Abyssinian Cat (Felis catus) walking, side view

Portrait of a Man (thought to be Dr Robert Thoroton, 1623-1678)
Artist: British (English) School - Title: Portrait of a Man (thought to be Dr Robert Thoroton, 1623-1678) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 127 x 101.6

Portrait Man Brown Coat Oil canvas Oval 28 3 / 4 x 23 1 / 4
Artokoloro

Old Woman Brown Coat first half 20th century
Artokoloro

Portrait Man Oil canvas 30 x 24 3 / 4 76. 2 62. 9 cm
Artokoloro

View of a Male Impala with Lyre-Shaped Horns, White Tail and Several Black Markings, Kruger National Park, South Africa
The impala is a medium-sized antelope in eastern and southern Africa. Active mainly during the day, the impala may be gregarious or territorial depending upon the climate and geography

A Male Impala with Lyre-Shaped Horns, White Tail and Several Black Markings, Kruger National Park, South Africa
The impala is a medium-sized antelope in eastern and southern Africa. Active mainly during the day, the impala may be gregarious or territorial depending upon the climate and geography

A Male Impala with Lyre-Shaped Horns, White Tail and Several Black Markings, Kruger National Park, South Africa
The impala is a medium-sized antelope in eastern and southern Africa. Active mainly during the day, the impala may be gregarious or territorial depending upon the climate and geography

View of a Male Impala with Lyre-Shaped Horns, White Tail and Several Black Markings, Kruger National Park, South Africa
The impala is a medium-sized antelope in eastern and southern Africa. Active mainly during the day, the impala may be gregarious or territorial depending upon the climate and geography

Bullmastiff (Canis familiaris) standing, side view

Chihuahua (Canis lupus familiaris) standing, tail pointing up, head tilted, side view

A pair of Golden Retrievers (Canis familiaris), one lying down and the other one standing behind, side view

Chihuahua (Canis familiaris) standing, head turned right facing camera, side view

Group of four seated Golden Retriever dogs (Canis familiaris), facing forward

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"Brown Coat: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the elegance of the brown coat, a garment that has stood the test of time. From William Elliot's captivating "Portrait of a Gentleman" to Isabelle Lemonnier's stunning portrayal with a muff, this classic piece has graced countless canvases throughout history. Intriguingly, even Santa Claus himself makes an appearance among the clouds on Christmas cards, donning his iconic brown coat. The rich chromolitho prints bring warmth and joy during the festive season. The allure of the brown coat extends beyond portraits; it becomes intertwined with characters from plays like John Moody as Father Foigard in "The Beaux Stratagem. " This versatile garment seamlessly transitions from real-life fashion to theatrical costumes. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves amidst Marie Antoinette's era, where men sported large black bicorn hats along with their distinguished brown coats. These ensembles exuded sophistication and refinement fit for royalty. Not limited to nobility alone, individuals such as Charles Francis Greville proudly wore their brown coats as depicted in oil on canvas masterpieces. Their choice reflected both style and status within society. Interestingly enough, one hundred miles away from these grand portraits lies another intriguing figure - a man thought to be Dr Robert Thoroton - wearing his own distinctive brown coat. This mysterious painting adds an air of intrigue surrounding its subject's identity. As we delve into more recent times, we encounter an old woman sporting her beloved first-half 20th-century brown coat. Despite changing trends over decades, this timeless outerwear continues to captivate hearts across generations. Whether it is through oval-shaped frames or detailed descriptions such as measurements (28 3/4 x 23 1/4), each representation showcases how this enduring fashion staple transcends time itself.