Old World Portraits
Portrait of Johana Zmeškalová (née Hámos)
Peter Michal Bohúň
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a rich black dress with delicate lace details.
Grófka Csákyová
Andrej Bača
1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant late 19th-century portrait of Countess Csákyová, captured in a rich, moody palette.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · 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
About the piece
Created in 1890 by Andrej Bača, this formal oil on canvas depicts Countess Csákyová with dignified poise. The work is a masterclass in texture, contrasting the heavy, dark velvet and intricate lace of her mourning-style gown against the luminous skin tones and layered strands of pearls. The atmospheric, dark background heightens the sense of Victorian-era gravitas.
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