Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
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An evocative late 19th-century self-portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro and a contemplative gaze.
Blandine Ollivier
Léon Belly
1862 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a luminous white gown, captured with a dramatic use of light and shadow.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in black and softened neutral tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Holds both light walls and moodier rooms
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft cream, Soft sage
About the piece
This 1862 portrait by Léon Belly depicts Blandine Ollivier, the daughter of composer Franz Liszt. The work utilizes a striking chiaroscuro effect, with the sitter's pale skin and delicate white dress glowing against a deep, dark backdrop, showcasing Belly's refined academic technique and masterful handling of light.
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