Old World Portraits
Mrs. Thomas Hastings
John White Alexander
An elegant profile portrait of a woman in an ornate gown, captured with a soft, luminous quality.
Portrait of Mrs. Herman Duryea
John White Alexander
1898 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 1898 portrait by John White Alexander captures an elegant woman in profile, her luminous skin and vibrant hair contrasted against a dramatic, moody backdrop.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted in 1898, this striking portrait by American artist John White Alexander showcases his characteristic fluid brushwork and tonal sensitivity. The sitter, Mrs. Herman Duryea, is depicted in a moment of quiet poise, her elegant black gown and the soft glow of her skin set against a deep, atmospheric ground that emphasizes the work's sophisticated, Turn-of-the-Century allure.
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