Seated African Woman by Henri Regnault. An oil painting depicting a seated topless African woman wearing an orange headscarf against a background with a red curtain.

Seated African Woman

Henri Regnault

1860 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A soulful and richly toned 19th-century oil study of a seated figure accented by a vibrant orange headscarf.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Created around 1860, this oil painting by Henri Regnault demonstrates a masterful study of light and form. The subject's dignified presence is complemented by a warm, earthy palette and the dramatic contrast of a deep red drapery, characteristic of mid-19th century French painterly techniques.

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