Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman
Unknown Artist
This dignified 1830s portrait captures the character and quiet authority of an elderly gentleman.
Portrait of a Man
Charles Boom
1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in formal attire.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Created in 1887 by Charles Boom, this oil painting captures the dignified presence of a middle-aged man. The work features the refined technique typical of the Belgian school, with careful attention to the modeling of the sitter's features and a subdued, atmospheric background that emphasizes the subject's character.
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