Old World Portraits
Helena Kubínyiová (née Zmeškalová)
Peter Michal Bohúň
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in refined lace and jewelry, exuding mid-century sophistication.
Portrait of Anna Philadelphi (née Šípková)
Peter Michal Bohúň
1879 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1879 oil portrait by Peter Michal Bohúň captures a woman in elegant Victorian-era attire, featuring intricate lace details and a sheer black veil.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in walnut and cognac tones — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1879, this oil painting by Slovak artist Peter Michal Bohúň depicts Anna Philadelphi with a serene and dignified expression. The subject is rendered with soft lighting, highlighting the textures of her lace collar, black mourning-style veil, and the fine embroidery of her dress, all set against a warm, neutral background characteristic of the period's formal portraiture.
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