
Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man (formerly identified as Charles Nodier)
Unknown Artist
An elegant 19th-century oil portrait of a gentleman set against a soft, atmospheric cityscape.

1831 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 19th-century portrait of Edme Champion, capturing a moment of quiet dignity against an atmospheric sky.
$239
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1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
About the piece
Painted in 1831 by Charles de Steuben, this oil-on-canvas portrait depicts the French philanthropist Edme Champion. The work is notable for its Romantic sensibility, placing the warm, detailed features of the sitter against a vast, painterly sky. The juxtaposition of the heavy dark cloak and the soft urban horizon creates a sophisticated balance that lends a timeless gallery presence to any space.
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1831 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 19th-century portrait of Edme Champion, capturing a moment of quiet dignity against an atmospheric sky.
$239
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.