Portrait of Marie De Coster, the Artist’s Wife by Gustaaf Vanaise. A full-length oil portrait of a woman in a dark gown and white lace ruff collar, standing with a large brown dog on a chain leash.

Portrait of Marie De Coster, the Artist’s Wife

Gustaaf Vanaise

1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 19th-century portrait of the artist's wife with a loyal canine companion.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted around 1888 by Gustaaf Vanaise, this striking oil portrait depicts his wife, Marie De Coster, in a moment of poised stillness. Dressed in a somber, high-collared gown that serves as a dramatic backdrop for her face and delicate white ruff, she stands against a shadowy, atmospheric background. The inclusion of a large dog adds a sense of companionship and grounded presence to this classic European masterwork.

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