Old World Portraits
Tête de Romaine
Jacques Raymond Brascassat
An elegant 19th-century profile study of a woman, characterized by luminous skin tones and a sense of quiet contemplation.
Head of an Italian Woman
Jean-Léon Gérôme
1844 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant academic portrait of an Italian woman featuring smooth skin tones and a classical atmosphere.
$243
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in black and softened neutral tones — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Blue-green, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1844 by Jean-Léon Gérôme, this striking portrait captures a woman with a garland of ivy and flowers. The smooth finish and focused composition are characteristic of the French academic style, resulting in a piece that feels both antique and modern in its clarity.
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