Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
George Chinnery
An evocative Regency-era self-portrait by George Chinnery, capturing the artist with his tools against a somber, atmospheric backdrop.
Self-Portrait
August von der Embde
1819 · Oil Paint
A dignified 19th-century self-portrait featuring refined brushwork and a steady, direct gaze.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft sage
About the piece
Created in 1819, this self-portrait by August von der Embde showcases the artist's technical mastery through the delicate rendering of his features and the soft play of light. The composition's warm palette, centered around a deep red vest, lends a sense of grounded elegance to the piece.
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