Old World Portraits
Study Head of a Young Girl
Frans Schwartz
An intimate and atmospheric oil study of a young girl, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation.
Study of a Young Woman in Profile
Matthijs Maris
1855 · Oil Paint, Panel
An intimate and atmospheric oil study of a young woman's profile, captured with soft, warm light.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This 1855 oil study by Dutch artist Matthijs Maris captures a young woman in a quiet, contemplative profile. The work is characterized by its moody, warm-toned palette and the delicate play of light across the subject's face, showcasing the artist's early mastery of atmosphere and character.
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