Old World Portraits
Portrait of Hieronymus Georg von Holzhausen
Unknown Artist
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in an exquisitely embroidered blue velvet coat.
Bengt Ferrner
Hugues Taraval
1762 · Oil Paint
An elegant 18th-century portrait of Bengt Ferrner, featuring a striking blue palette and refined classical detail.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft sage, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1762 by Hugues Taraval, this oil portrait depicts the Swedish professor Bengt Ferrner. The work is a quintessential example of mid-18th-century European portraiture, showcasing delicate lace textures, a vibrant blue coat, and the soft, dignified modeling characteristic of the period.
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