Old World Portraits
Chester A. Arthur
Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of Chester A. Arthur, captured with refined painterly detail and a warm, atmospheric presence.
James Garfield
Hansen 'Ole Peter' Balling
1881 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century oil portrait capturing a noble profile against an atmospheric, painterly background.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with a neutral color register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
This 1881 oil portrait by Ole Peter Hansen Balling depicts James Garfield in a sophisticated profile view. The artist employs masterful brushwork to render the textures of the sitter's full beard and formal attire, set against a dramatic, cloud-like backdrop that lends a sense of timeless gravity and importance to the piece.
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