
Old World Portraits
Wilhelm Kempe
Charles-Édouard Boutibonne
An intensely focused 19th-century portrait of a man set against a dramatic, textured crimson backdrop.

1866 · Oil Paint
An elegant 19th-century portrait of Johanna Kempe, rendered with a luminous and serene realism.
$243
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From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
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.
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1866 · Oil Paint
An elegant 19th-century portrait of Johanna Kempe, rendered with a luminous and serene realism.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.