Old World Portraits
Portrait of Charles Le Bargy in Stage Costume
Théobald Chartran
An evocative 19th-century portrait of French actor Charles Le Bargy in stage attire, set against a warm, atmospheric backdrop.
Constant Coquelin as Cyrano de Bergerac
Théobald Chartran
1901 · Medium Not Listed
A striking, atmospheric portrait capturing the legendary Cyrano de Bergerac in a moment of dramatic intensity.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1901 by Théobald Chartran, this masterful portrait depicts the celebrated French actor Constant Coquelin in his iconic role as Cyrano de Bergerac. The work employs a deep, moody palette and a dramatic light source to emphasize the character's romantic defiance against a shadowy, atmospheric woodland backdrop.
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