Old World Portraits
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Alfred Stevens
An exquisite 19th-century portrait capturing a private moment of quiet contemplation and elegant melancholy.
A Duchess (The Blue Dress)
Alfred Stevens
1866 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a duchess in a shimmering blue dress within a richly detailed interior.
$243
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
In this 1866 masterpiece, Alfred Stevens showcases his celebrated skill in rendering luxurious textures and fashionable interiors. The duchess, dressed in a striking blue silk gown and fur-lined cloak, is captured in a moment of quiet reflection, surrounded by objects of refined taste including a Japanese folding screen and a small oval portrait.
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