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Gustave Courbet
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Portrait of Anika Psalmon, Mrs. Robin
Gustave Courbet
1862 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait by Gustave Courbet featuring intricate lace details and a moody, atmospheric palette.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1862, this portrait by Realist master Gustave Courbet depicts Mrs. Robin (Anika Psalmon) with a quiet, dignified presence. The work showcases Courbet's technical skill through the delicate rendering of the white lace collar and cuffs, which provide a striking contrast against the deep, somber tones of the sitter's dress and the atmospheric background.
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