Portrait of Princess Mathilde by Edouard Louis Dubufe. A full-length portrait of a woman in an ornate cream and red gown, wearing a tiara and pearls while holding a fan.

Portrait of Princess Mathilde

Edouard Louis Dubufe

1861 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This stately portrait captures the elegance of the Second Empire with its rich textures and regal subject.

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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
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1861 by Édouard Louis Dubufe, this grand portrait depicts Princess Mathilde Bonaparte in a lavish silk and velvet gown. The work showcases the masterful rendering of lace, jewels, and deep red velvet characteristic of French academic painting, set against a backdrop of classical architectural elements.