Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Jozef Hanula
An elegant 19th-century profile study featuring a soft play of light and a bold crimson garment.
Study of a Woman
Stanisław Fabijański
1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative oil study of a woman in profile, defined by luminous light and deep shadows.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A grounded artwork with a calm mood with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1888 oil study by Stanisław Fabijański showcases masterful chiaroscuro, with a strong light source highlighting the delicate features and soft profile of the subject. The dark, atmospheric background emphasizes the luminous quality of the skin and the intricate textures of the woman's hair and dress, creating a piece that is both intimate and dramatically grounded in late 19th-century academic tradition.
More like this
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Nude Female Model
Vilhelm Hammershøi
A quiet and atmospheric academic study of the female form by Vilhelm Hammershøi.
