Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait in a Casquette (Portrait de l'artiste à la casquette)
Paul Cézanne
A striking Post-Impressionist self-portrait by Paul Cézanne, featuring his signature textured brushwork and somber, earthy tones.
Mon Ami 'Polite
John Peter Russell
1900 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A vibrant and expressive impressionist portrait featuring bold brushwork and a cool, atmospheric color palette.
$129
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with a neutral color register — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft white, Charcoal black
About the piece
John Peter Russell’s 'Mon Ami Polite' is a vivid example of the artist’s mature Impressionist style, characterized by dense, rhythmic brushstrokes and a luminous palette. The portrait of a weathered laborer is imbued with warmth and character, set against a churning background of cobalt and lilac that pulses with energy, reflecting Russell's friendship with the subject.
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