Old World Portraits
Portrait of Maria Sèthe
Théo van Rysselberghe
An elegant Neo-Impressionist portrait of a woman at a piano, celebrated for its shimmering pointillist technique and rich violet palette.
Ragnhild Juel
Lily Christie
1892 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant late 19th-century portrait of a woman seated at a piano, characterized by its striking violet tones and contemplative atmosphere.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft white
About the piece
Painted in 1892 by Lily Christie, this evocative oil portrait depicts Ragnhild Juel in a moment of quiet reflection. The subject is posed before a piano with illuminated sheet music and a single candle, creating a sophisticated play of light against a deep, atmospheric background. The masterful treatment of the puffed silk sleeves provides a vibrant splash of color that defines this refined European work.
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