Old World Portraits
Portrait of My Daughter
Augustin Théodule Ribot
An evocative 19th-century portrait of a young woman wrapped in a dark fur cloak, rendered with masterful light and shadow.
La Charbonnière (The Charcoal Burner)
Augustin Théodule Ribot
1880 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 19th-century realist portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a rustic still life.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft white
About the piece
Painted in 1880 by the French Realist Augustin Théodule Ribot, this work captures a young woman—likely a charcoal seller—with a dignified and quiet intensity. The piece is a masterclass in Tenebrism, using deep, moody shadows to emphasize the delicate features of the subject and the tactile quality of the fruit in the foreground.
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