Old World Portraits
A Young Woman with a Book
Pietro Rotari
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young woman in a moment of quiet contemplation.
Le Livre de Paix
Edgar Maxence
1912 · Oil Paint, Panel
An ethereal Symbolist portrait of a woman in ornate medieval-inspired attire, holding a red book.
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Where it works
A calm artwork with moderate presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft sage, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1912 by Edgar Maxence, this Symbolist work titled 'Le Livre de Paix' depicts a serene woman in elaborate historical costume. The delicate brushwork and muted palette create a contemplative, almost mystical atmosphere, characteristic of the artist's fascination with medieval and Celtic themes.
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