Old World Portraits
Lady in an Armchair
Unknown Artist
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a lady in a black dress, accompanied by her small canine companion.
Portrait of Madame Émile Blanche
Jacques-Émile Blanche
1891 · Oil Paint
An intimate and elegant late 19th-century portrait of a woman with her loyal pug companion.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1891 oil painting by Jacques-Émile Blanche presents a dignified portrait of the artist's mother, Madame Émile Blanche. The composition is characterized by its soft lighting and the charming inclusion of the family's pug, offering a sophisticated glimpse into a private Belle Époque interior.
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