Johanna Kempe by Charles-Édouard Boutibonne. A close-up oil portrait of a woman with dark hair, gold earrings, and a purple dress with a white lace collar.

Johanna Kempe

An elegant 19th-century portrait of Johanna Kempe, rendered with a luminous and serene realism.

$243

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Warm beige, Terracotta clay

About the piece

This 1866 portrait by Charles-Édouard Boutibonne captures Johanna Kempe with remarkable detail and warmth. The artist’s masterful use of light highlights the delicate lace of her collar and the soft sheen of her purple silk dress, creating a dignified and timeless image characteristic of mid-19th-century European high-society portraiture.