Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy
Rosalba Carriera
A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.
Boy (Poika)
Hugo Simberg
1905 · Medium Not Listed
An expressive and atmospheric portrait study of a boy by Finnish symbolist Hugo Simberg.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Hallway
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft white
About the piece
This 1905 portrait study by Finnish artist Hugo Simberg captures a young subject with striking intensity and psychological depth. The work features expressive, sketch-like brushwork and a muted, tonal palette that emphasizes the boy's contemplative gaze and the raw, intimate texture of the medium.
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