Old World Portraits
Boy in Blue Coat
Unknown Artist
This charming 18th-century portrait captures a young boy in vibrant attire with his loyal canine companion.
Portrait of Cornelia Witte
Pierre Frédéric de la Croix
1762 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This elegant 1762 portrait by Pierre Frédéric de la Croix captures Cornelia Witte in a vibrant blue silk gown, accompanied by a charming spaniel.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Commissioned in 1762, this formal portrait by Pierre Frédéric de la Croix exemplifies Dutch portraiture of the 18th century. Cornelia Witte is depicted in a moment of quiet dignity, her status conveyed through the luminous blue of her silk gown, the intricate ruffles of her lace stomacher, and the inclusion of a well-groomed lap dog. A small family crest is visible in the upper left, grounding the work in its historical provenance.
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