Old World Portraits
Halima
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A striking 19th-century portrait of a woman in rich, traditional attire, captured with luminous detail and warm tones.
Sarah Bernhardt as Gismonda
Théobald Chartran
1896 · Medium Not Listed
A luminous and theatrical portrait of the legendary French actress Sarah Bernhardt in the title role of Victorien Sardou's 'Gismonda'.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm wood and umber notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Terracotta clay, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1896 by Théobald Chartran, this portrait captures the 'Divine Sarah' Bernhardt in the Byzantine-inspired costume of Gismonda. Set against a shimmering gold damask background, the actress is depicted with ethereal grace, adorned with a leafy crown and holding blossoming branches that echo the opulent patterns of her robes.
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