Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Farmer from Setesdal
Olaf Isaachsen
A striking and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a Norwegian farmer in traditional dress.
Peasant Bride from Åland
Karl Jansson
1869 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An exquisite 19th-century portrait of a young woman in ornate traditional Finnish bridal dress.
$129
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1869 by Karl Jansson, this portrait captures a peasant bride from Åland in her full ceremonial finery. The work is notable for its meticulous detail—from the luminous pearls and turquoise jewelry to the vibrant floral crown and delicate lace collar—set against a somber, atmospheric backdrop.
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