Old World Portraits
Portrait of Henriette Chabot
Jacques-Émile Blanche
A delicate and airy 19th-century profile portrait of a woman in white, rendered with soft impressionistic brushwork.
Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt
Madeleine Cartailhac
1879 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant, atmospheric portrait of the legendary French actress Sarah Bernhardt in quiet contemplation.
$239
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Where it works
A light, restful piece with warm, lived-in color — adds quiet relief to a more composed setting.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Guest Room · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads easily in vertical wall spaces
- Walls
- Best on mid-tone or darker walls
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Soft sage, Olive green
About the piece
This 1879 portrait by Madeleine Cartailhac captures the iconic Sarah Bernhardt with a delicate, almost ethereal touch. The work's soft palette and masterful use of light create a timeless sense of elegance, reflecting the sophisticated aesthetic of late 19th-century Parisian culture.
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