Old World Portraits
Self Portrait
Pieter Van der Ouderaa
An introspective and masterful 1904 self-portrait by Belgian artist Pieter Van der Ouderaa, showcasing dramatic studio lighting.
Self Portrait
Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder
1854 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait of Ferdinand de Braekeleer in his studio, captured with remarkable detail and professional dignity.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1854, this self-portrait by Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder presents a dignified study of the artist in his maturity. Clad in a dark frock coat and cravat, de Braekeleer holds the tools of his craft—a wooden palette laden with pigment and a bundle of fine brushes—against the backdrop of a large, partially sketched canvas.
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Self-Portrait in the Studio
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This 1809 self-portrait by Josef Abel captures the artist in his studio, surrounded by the tools and inspirations of his craft.
