Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman (Portrait de femme brune)
Théophile Gautier
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young woman adorned with a vibrant floral headpiece and luxurious ermine fur.
Portrait de femme
Théophile Gautier
1829 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming 19th-century portrait of a young woman in an extraordinary plumed hat.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft white
About the piece
Painted in 1829 by Théophile Gautier, this portrait captures a young woman in a moment of quiet poise. Her attire—a structured blue bodice and a voluminous hat featuring a dramatic white feather and striped ribbons—exemplifies the Romantic-era fashion of the early 19th century. The soft rendering of her face contrasts beautifully with the textural detail of the ostrich plume.
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