Portrait of Elisabeth Azema by Paul-Narcisse Salières. A formal three-quarter length oil portrait of a woman in a high-necked plum-colored dress holding a fan.

Portrait of Elisabeth Azema

Paul-Narcisse Salières

1900 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant Belle Époque portrait of a woman in a rich plum-colored gown.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted around 1900 by Paul-Narcisse Salières, this oil portrait depicts Elisabeth Azema in a sophisticated gown with velvet accents. The composition is classic European portraiture, featuring a warm palette and traditional elements like floral arrangements and heavy drapery that create a sense of refined domesticity.