Old World Portraits
Gunnar Heiberg
Henrik Lund
A striking impressionistic portrait of a distinguished gentleman, captured with bold, confident brushwork.
Portrait of the Painter Gerhard Munthe
Christian Krohg
1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking and atmospheric late 19th-century portrait of a man in a dark coat within a bustling Parisian-style cafe.
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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
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1885 by Christian Krohg, this portrait of fellow artist Gerhard Munthe captures the sophisticated atmosphere of a European cafe. The subject's dark, heavy coat contrasts sharply with the hazy, light-filled background where patrons sit at marble-topped tables, creating a masterful study of light, texture, and character.
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