Old World Portraits
Profile of a Woman (Profil de femme)
Paul Dubois
An elegant 19th-century profile portrait of a young woman, featuring a striking contrast between luminous skin tones and an atmospheric, dark background.
His First Model: Miss Russell
William Morris Hunt
1873 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A warm and intimate 19th-century portrait study by American artist William Morris Hunt.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1873, this evocative portrait by William Morris Hunt captures Miss Russell, the artist's first model, in a gentle profile. The work showcases Hunt's masterful use of light and shadow, with luminous skin tones and loose, expressive brushwork that highlights the texture of her white shawl and headpiece.
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