Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Sabine Lepsius
A captivating 19th-century self-portrait of artist Sabine Lepsius holding the tools of her trade against a warm, luminous background.
Self-Portrait with Apron and Brushes
Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz
1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A self-assured portrait of Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz capturing the artist at work with her brushes and apron.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- 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
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1887, this masterwork by Polish artist Anna Bilińska-Bohdanowicz is a landmark of late 19th-century self-portraiture. The composition captures the artist in a moment of professional pride, holding her tools against a warm, atmospheric backdrop that highlights her direct and penetrating gaze.
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