Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
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A dignified 19th-century self-portrait featuring refined brushwork and a steady, direct gaze.
Self-Portrait
Oliver Tarbell Eddy
1850 · Medium Not Listed
A refined 19th-century self-portrait capturing the artist with a direct, thoughtful expression.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm wood and umber notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
This self-portrait by Oliver Tarbell Eddy, dating from around 1850, showcases the artist's skill in capturing character through light and subtle detail. Dressed in formal mid-19th-century attire, the subject is rendered against a warm, minimalist background that emphasizes the luminosity of his features.
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