Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Donat Nonnotte
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman in a shimmering satin gown.
Stefanina Primicile Carafa, Duchess of Montejasi
Edgar Degas
1875 · Medium Not Listed
An intimate and atmospheric portrait by Edgar Degas, capturing the quiet dignity of the Duchess of Montejasi.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — 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
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1875, this striking portrait by Edgar Degas depicts Stefanina Primicile Carafa, the Duchess of Montejasi. The work showcases Degas's masterful use of light and shadow, with the sitter’s face emerging from a deep, textured background to convey a sense of contemplative stillness and refined elegance.
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