Old World Portraits
Portrait of Ferdinand Barrot
Adolphe Yvon
A dignified 19th-century portrait of Ferdinand Barrot by Adolphe Yvon, capturing character through masterful lighting.
Portrait of Baron Haussmann
Adolphe Yvon
1867 · Oil Paint
An elegant 19th-century profile portrait of Baron Haussmann, captured with masterly realism and a moody, scholarly atmosphere.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Aged gold, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1867 oil portrait by Adolphe Yvon depicts Baron Haussmann, the French official responsible for the grand nineteenth-century renovation of Paris. Rendered in a crisp side profile, the work showcases Yvon's skill in capturing character through fine detail and atmospheric lighting, making it a dignified addition to any traditional interior.
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