Old World Portraits
Major-General H.M. Trenchard
William Orpen
A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.
Marshal Joffre, Commander-in-Chief of the French Armies
Herbert Arnould Olivier
1915 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking and intimate oil study capturing the profile of the French military commander Marshal Joffre.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Office · Study · Library
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1915 by Herbert Arnould Olivier, this oil study depicts Marshal Joffre, the Commander-in-Chief of the French Armies during World War I. The artist employs a confident, alla prima technique, focusing on the character and resolve of the sitter against an unfinished background that highlights the raw texture of the canvas support.
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