Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man Playing a Guitar
George Chinnery
A soulful 19th-century portrait capturing a moment of musical contemplation.
Lorenzo Pagans and Auguste de Gas
Edgar Degas
1871 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A warm and intimate double portrait by Edgar Degas depicting the Spanish singer Lorenzo Pagans and the artist's father.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · 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, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted around 1871, this masterful double portrait captures the Spanish tenor and guitarist Lorenzo Pagans in a moment of performance, with the artist’s father, Auguste de Gas, listening intently in the background. Degas utilizes a palette of deep ochres and blacks to create a somber yet warm atmosphere, highlighting his keen interest in capturing candid musical moments and the concentration of both performer and observer.
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