Old World Portraits
Portrait of Mrs. Herman Duryea
John White Alexander
This 1898 portrait by John White Alexander captures an elegant woman in profile, her luminous skin and vibrant hair contrasted against a dramatic, moody backdrop.
Priscilla, Countess Annesley
John Lavery
1910 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant profile portrait of a noblewoman, capturing a moment of quiet dignity in rich, moody tones.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1910 by Sir John Lavery, this striking profile portrait depicts Priscilla, Countess Annesley. The work is characterized by its deep, atmospheric palette and the luminous rendering of the sitter's profile against a dark, painterly background, exemplifying the artist's sophisticated handling of light and texture in the Edwardian era.
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