Old World Portraits
Portrait of Augustin Grisier
Alfred de Dreux
An elegant 1840 portrait of a gentleman set against a lush, atmospheric park landscape.
Portrait of Alexandre Pérumon in Riding Dress
Unknown Artist
1845 · Medium Not Listed
A dignified mid-19th-century equestrian portrait of a gentleman in riding attire.
$239
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This 1845 portrait depicts Alexandre Pérumon in formal riding dress within the Bois de Boulogne. The composition captures the refined elegance of the era's sporting life, featuring a meticulously rendered outfit, riding whip, and a distant horse under an atmospheric, overcast sky.
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