Old World Portraits
Stefanina Primicile Carafa, Duchess of Montejasi
Edgar Degas
An intimate and atmospheric portrait by Edgar Degas, capturing the quiet dignity of the Duchess of Montejasi.
Portrait of Juliette Courbet
Gustave Courbet
1873 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking, atmospheric portrait of a woman in profile, rendered with Gustave Courbet’s signature Realist depth.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
This 1873 portrait by Gustave Courbet depicts his sister, Juliette Courbet, in a moment of quiet contemplation. Set against a deep, moody background, the work showcases Courbet's mastery of light and shadow, highlighting the sitter's features with a soft, naturalistic glow characteristic of 19th-century French Realism.
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