Old World Portraits
Portrait of Johana Zmeškalová (née Hámos)
Peter Michal Bohúň
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a rich black dress with delicate lace details.
Portrait of H.A. Hamar de la Bretonnière
Jan Daniel Beynon
1861 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the refined elegance of a seated woman in formal attire.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1861 by Jan Daniel Beynon, this striking oil portrait depicts H.A. Hamar de la Bretonnière in a moment of quiet dignity. The work is characterized by the artist's meticulous attention to detail, from the delicate lace trimmings of her black dress to the warm, atmospheric lighting that emphasizes her features against a soft, dark background.
More like this
