Old World Portraits
Woman Playing the Cittern
Jan Steen
An intimate and warm 17th-century Dutch portrait of a woman immersed in music.
Emilie Pohlmann as Preciosa
Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
1825 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a musician in vibrant theatrical costume.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Burnished orange, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1825 by Danish Golden Age master Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, this portrait depicts the German singer Emilie Pohlmann in the role of Preciosa. The work showcases Eckersberg's characteristic precision, capturing the intricate details of the sitter's costume and her graceful pose against a subtly rendered interior.
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