Old World Portraits
Madame Nicolas Louis Faret
Martin Drolling
A refined 19th-century portrait of a woman, featuring delicate lace details and the soft luminosity of traditional French oil painting.
Nicolas Louis Faret
Martin Drolling
1812 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant Napoleonic-era portrait capturing the dignified character and classic fashion of the early 19th century.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1812 by Martin Drölling, this portrait of Nicolas Louis Faret demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing texture and personality. The sharp contrast between the crisp white cravat and the deep black coat creates a striking visual presence, while the subject's direct gaze offers a sense of quiet introspection.
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