Marie-Caroline Kalb in Servant's Costume by Marcel Baschet. A portrait of a woman with reddish-brown hair wearing a white cap and a deep red dress with a lace collar and black ribbon.

Marie-Caroline Kalb in Servant's Costume

Marcel Baschet

1896 · Wood, Oil Paint

An elegant late 19th-century portrait of French actress Marie-Caroline Kalb in a theatrical servant's costume.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Deep burgundy, Soft cream

About the piece

Painted in 1894 by Marcel Baschet, this portrait captures Marie-Caroline Kalb, a member of the Comédie-Française, dressed for a stage role. The work features sophisticated brushwork and a rich palette, highlighting the sitter's dignified expression against a muted, atmospheric blue-grey background.