Old World Portraits
Stefanina Primicile Carafa, Duchess of Montejasi
Edgar Degas
An intimate and atmospheric portrait by Edgar Degas, capturing the quiet dignity of the Duchess of Montejasi.
Ingeborg von Alfthan
Ellen Thesleff
1894 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An atmospheric and intimate portrait of a woman, characterized by sensitive brushwork and a quiet, moody palette.
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Where it works
A measured, restful work with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1894 by Ellen Thesleff, this portrait of Ingeborg von Alfthan is a masterclass in late 19th-century Finnish Symbolism. The artist utilizes a restricted, tonal palette and soft, feathered brushwork to capture a moment of deep introspection, resulting in a piece that feels both historically grounded and modern in its emotional resonance.
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