Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Joseph Ducreux
A refined 18th-century pastel portrait by Joseph Ducreux, capturing a woman's gentle expression with soft, luminous color.
Portrait of a Woman
Donat Nonnotte
1752 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman in a shimmering satin gown.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Dusty pink, Soft white
About the piece
Painted in 1752 by Donat Nonnotte, this French oil portrait captures a woman in elegant profile. The work is a masterclass in texture, contrasting the soft, luminous sheen of her satin gown and lace ruff against a deep, atmospheric background characteristic of the Rococo period.
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