Old World Portraits
Portrait of Johana Zmeškalová (née Hámos)
Peter Michal Bohúň
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a rich black dress with delicate lace details.
Portrait of Antonia Alves de Carvalho
Augusto Müller
1855 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 19th-century portrait of a woman in black lace, exuding a sense of quiet dignity and intellectual contemplation.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft sage, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1855 by Augusto Müller, this masterful oil portrait depicts Antonia Alves de Carvalho with a scholarly poise. The artist beautifully captures the delicate transparency of the lace against the heavy, dark folds of her shawl, creating a striking contrast of textures. Her calm gaze and the inclusion of a small book suggest a woman of learning and quiet reflection, characteristic of the mid-19th-century portraiture style.
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