Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Christian Gullager
A refined late 18th-century portrait of a woman in an elaborate headdress.
Portrait of a Woman
Unknown Artist
1690 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant late 17th-century portrait of a woman featuring an intricate lace fontange headdress.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — 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
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This late 17th-century oil portrait captures a woman in the height of Baroque fashion, most notably the 'fontange'—a towering lace and ribbon headdress popular in the 1690s. The artist’s delicate handling of the translucent lace contrasts beautifully with the deep, atmospheric background, creating a timeless and sophisticated presence for a study or gallery wall.
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