Old World Portraits
Achille De Gas in the Uniform of a Cadet
Edgar Degas
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young naval cadet by Edgar Degas, featuring rich tonal contrasts.
Portrait of a Boy in a Stroller
Alexander Kubínyi
1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming 19th-century oil portrait of a young boy in a vibrant red smock seated within a wicker stroller.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Nursery
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1885 by Alexander Kubínyi, this oil portrait captures a young child in a moment of quiet contemplation. Seated in an ornate wicker carriage and dressed in a striking red garment, the boy holds a thin whip, a common accessory in period childhood portraiture. The warm, dark background emphasizes the rich color of the clothing and the delicate textures of the wickerwork.
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