Old World Portraits
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Édouard Manet
A striking and moody theatrical portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing the intensity of the tragic stage.
Portrait of Pierre Calixte Emmanuel Daguilhon-Pujol
Arnold Scheffer
1859 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a French gentleman in ceremonial military attire.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1859 by Arnold Scheffer, this portrait captures Pierre Calixte Emmanuel Daguilhon-Pujol in a striking dark uniform adorned with intricate gold embroidery and military decorations. The subject's poised expression and the atmospheric, clouded background create a sense of historical gravitas and refinement characteristic of the period.
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