Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Ákos Aranyossy
A dignified late 19th-century self-portrait featuring a man in formal attire against an atmospheric backdrop.
Self-Portrait
August Allebé
1856 · Oil Paint, Panel
A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait featuring a young man with a contemplative gaze and warm, tonal lighting.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
This 1856 self-portrait by Dutch artist August Allebé captures the artist in his youth. Painted on panel, the work demonstrates a mastery of light and shadow, with the warm tones of the sitter's face and hair emerging from a dark, atmospheric background. The piece reflects the traditional academic style of the period, emphasizing character and soft, naturalistic textures.
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