Old World Portraits
Portrait of Prince Baudouin in Rifle Uniform
Jean-François Portaels
An elegant late 19th-century military portrait showcasing refined brushwork and a distinguished atmosphere.
Achille De Gas in the Uniform of a Cadet
Edgar Degas
1856 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young naval cadet by Edgar Degas, featuring rich tonal contrasts.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living 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
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1856, this striking oil portrait by Edgar Degas depicts the artist's younger brother, Achille, in his cadet uniform. The work showcases Degas's early mastery of classical form, set against a warm, atmospheric red background that emphasizes the crisp details of the military dress and the sitter's composed expression.
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