Old World Portraits
Portrait of Philibert Favre
Paul Gauguin
An intimate Impressionist portrait by Paul Gauguin, featuring expressive brushwork and a rich, textured palette.
Portrait of Gabriel Fauré
John Singer Sargent
1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant impressionistic portrait of composer Gabriel Fauré by John Singer Sargent, featuring masterful brushwork and a sophisticated, moody palette.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft sage
About the piece
This 1889 oil painting by John Singer Sargent captures the French composer Gabriel Fauré in a dignified profile. The work exemplifies Sargent's brilliant technique, with luminous skin tones and rapid, confident brushstrokes that bring a sense of life and immediacy to the sitter, making it a sophisticated addition to a refined interior.
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