Old World Portraits
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Edgar Degas
A quiet, ethereal portrait of a seated woman in a muted palette of pink and grey.
Princess Pauline de Metternich
Edgar Degas
1865 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a French noblewoman by Edgar Degas, blending classical elegance with a decorative, patterned backdrop.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in walnut and cognac tones — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Olive green, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1865, this striking portrait by Edgar Degas depicts Princess Pauline de Metternich. The work showcases Degas's early interest in unconventional compositions, contrasting the subject's formal attire with a sketch-like, patterned background that feels surprisingly modern and remains one of his most celebrated early portraits.
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