Old World Portraits
Portrait of María Francisca de Braganza
José Aparicio
A regal 19th-century portrait of María Francisca de Braganza adorned in elaborate ruby jewelry.
Portrait of the Marquise of Belas
Nicolas-Antoine Taunay
1816 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking lace ruff and golden shawl.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1816 by Nicolas-Antoine Taunay, this portrait captures the Marquise of Belas with a dignified presence. The work is defined by the exquisite rendering of her intricate lace collar and the bold contrast of her ochre shawl against a deep, dark background.
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