Old World Portraits
Portrait of Jeanna Bauck
Bertha Wegmann
An elegant and introspective late 19th-century portrait of a woman in mourning-style black attire.
Seated Young Woman Resting Her Head in Her Hand
Bertha Wegmann
1882 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An intimate and evocative 19th-century portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with a calm mood with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1882 by Bertha Wegmann, this evocative oil portrait depicts a young woman in a state of deep reflection. The artist's masterful use of light and shadow highlights the sitter's delicate features and the rich textures of her dark shawl and yellow headband, creating a piece that is both psychologically profound and visually striking.
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