Old World Portraits
Portrait of Alexandre Falguière
Carolus-Duran
A soulful 19th-century portrait of sculptor Alexandre Falguière, captured with dramatic lighting and painterly depth.
René Alexandre as Tascheron
Louis Édouard Fournier
1911 · Wood, Oil Paint
An evocative 1911 portrait of French actor René Alexandre, capturing a moment of quiet intensity in character.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a contained focal point
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1911 by Louis-Édouard Fournier, this oil on wood portrait depicts the celebrated sociétaire of the Comédie-Française, René Alexandre. Shown in character as Tascheron from the play 'La Brebis perdue', the work demonstrates a masterful use of light and shadow, emphasizing the subject's contemplative gaze and the textured details of his costume.
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