
Old World Portraits
Olympe and Flore Chauveau
Théophile Hamel
A charming mid-19th-century double portrait of two sisters set against a serene landscape.

1841 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A captivating 19th-century double portrait featuring two children in rich red velvet attire.
$239
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From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
About the piece
Painted in 1841 by French artist Jean Joseph Vaudechamp, this exquisite oil on canvas depicts two young boys, believed to be the sons of the Comte de LaSalle. The composition beautifully captures the era's aesthetic, with the children dressed in striking red velvet and silk, posed with a traditional wooden hoop and an illustrated book against a classical dark landscape background.
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1841 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A captivating 19th-century double portrait featuring two children in rich red velvet attire.
$239
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.