Old World Portraits
Sir Richard Southwell
Helene Schjerfbeck
An elegant 19th-century interpretation of a classic Tudor portrait, capturing the dignified presence of Sir Richard Southwell.
John Chambers
Helene Schjerfbeck
1894 · Medium Not Listed
A dignified 19th-century copy of Hans Holbein's iconic portrait of Dr. John Chambers, physician to Henry VIII.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with a clear neutral contrast — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
This masterfully executed portrait by Helene Schjerfbeck is a meticulous 1894 copy of Hans Holbein the Younger's 1543 painting of John Chambers. The work captures the subject at eighty-eight years of age, rendered with a sombre, quiet dignity. Schjerfbeck’s study emphasizes the rich textures of the fur-lined coat and the deeply lined, contemplative face of the royal physician against a dramatic dark backdrop.
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