Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Albert Edelfelt
An evocative 19th-century self-portrait capturing a young man in a moment of quiet, focused contemplation.
Self-Portrait
Arvid Liljelund
1871 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of a man with spectacles and a distinctive beard, captured in a serious, contemplative moment.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Warm beige
About the piece
This 1871 self-portrait by Finnish artist Arvid Liljelund showcases the refined technique of late 19th-century realism. The sitter’s direct gaze through his wire-rimmed glasses and the meticulous rendering of his beard create a presence that is both scholarly and striking, set against a deep, atmospheric void that emphasizes the subject.
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