Portrait of Christine Del Sande by Théodore Bernard De Heuvel. A 19th-century oil portrait of a woman wearing a dark burgundy dress, an ornate lace collar, and a floral bonnet against a dark background.

Portrait of Christine Del Sande

Théodore Bernard De Heuvel

1840 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the intricate lace and delicate floral details of a woman's mid-century attire.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted by Théodore Bernard De Heuvel around 1840, this oil portrait depicts Christine Del Sande with remarkable attention to texture. The contrast between her dark burgundy dress and the exquisite white lace of her collar and bonnet creates a sophisticated, timeless presence that embodies the elegance of European portraiture from the period.