Old World Portraits
Self-portrait
Claudi Lorenzale
An intimate and masterfully lit 19th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of quiet, scholarly contemplation.
Portrait of Pierre Foucher
Auguste de Châtillon
1836 · Medium Not Listed
A moody and intimate 19th-century portrait featuring dramatic light and shadow.
$129
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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 · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This 1836 portrait by Auguste de Châtillon captures Pierre Foucher in a moment of quiet contemplation. The composition utilizes a dark, atmospheric palette and strong chiaroscuro, highlighting the sitter's profile and the texture of his skin against a deep, receding background.
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