Old World Portraits
Portrait of Mária Szmrecsányi
Jozef Božetech Klemens
An elegant mid-19th-century portrait featuring a striking contrast between a teal gown and a bold red shawl.
Portrait of Žofie Szmrecsányi
Jozef Božetech Klemens
1844 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined mid-19th-century portrait of a noblewoman set against a tranquil river landscape.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1844 oil painting by Slovak artist Jozef Božetech Klemens depicts Žofie Szmrecsányi in an elegant off-the-shoulder gown and a delicate lace bonnet. The subject is positioned before a picturesque landscape featuring a winding river and lush greenery, framed by a flowering rose bush and a sturdy tree, blending formal portraiture with a serene pastoral setting.
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