Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Lady in Profile
Leo Gestel
An intimate 1905 profile portrait by Dutch artist Leo Gestel, capturing a moment of quiet reflection.
Madame Paul Jamot
Ernest Laurent
1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An ethereal Impressionist portrait of a woman in repose, rendered with soft, dappled light and delicate brushwork.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Guest Room · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1908 by Ernest Laurent, this intimate portrait captures Madame Paul Jamot in a moment of quiet contemplation. The artist's signature technique, influenced by Neo-Impressionism, creates a luminous, hazy atmosphere that emphasizes the delicate textures of the subject's white gown and the soft petals of the flower she holds. The lush, textured background provides a vibrant yet peaceful setting for this sophisticated study in light and form.
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