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Portrait of Madeleine Roch as Sabine in "Horace"
Louis Édouard Fournier
1912 · Wood, Oil Paint
A dramatic and elegant theatrical portrait of a woman in classical dress, featuring a striking red veil and contemplative expression.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft sage, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Created around 1912 by Louis Édouard Fournier, this oil portrait depicts the famed French actress Madeleine Roch in her role as Sabine from Pierre Corneille's tragedy 'Horace.' The work captures the intensity of the stage through its rich color palette, dramatic lighting, and the sitter's soulful, direct gaze. The original composition includes a painted header identifying the subject and role, characteristic of late 19th-century theatrical portraiture.
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