Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
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An elegant Regency-era self-portrait of Charlotte Napoléone Bonaparte captured in the act of drawing.
Portrait of a Young Artist
Amélie Legrand de Saint-Aubin
1831 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young artist in a deep green dress with intricate lace details.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with rich warm-brown color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1831 by Amélie Legrand de Saint-Aubin, this striking oil portrait captures a young artist poised with her sketchbook. The subject is depicted with the elaborate 'Apollo knot' hairstyle popular during the era, complemented by a delicate translucent ruff and a luxurious dark green silk dress, showcasing the refined fashion and technical mastery of Romantic-era portraiture.
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