Old World Portraits
Autumn, Portrait of Lydia Cassatt
Mary Cassatt
A warm, painterly Impressionist portrait of the artist's sister set against a vibrant autumnal backdrop.
The Artist's Sister, Anna Giersing, Wearing a Red Shawl
Harald Giersing
1907 · Medium Not Listed
An intimate and expressive portrait of a woman in a red shawl, characterized by bold brushwork and a rich, earthy palette.
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Where it works
A calm artwork with moderate presence in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Warm beige, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1907 by Danish modernist Harald Giersing, this portrait of his sister Anna captures a quiet, contemplative moment. The work is a masterclass in early 20th-century expressionism, using broad, textured strokes and a sophisticated interplay of deep greens and a striking red shawl against a rhythmic, striped background.
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