Old World Portraits
The Painter Agnes Paulsen at her Easel
Julius Paulsen
A captivating 19th-century portrait of a woman artist at work, rendered with atmospheric light and intimate detail.
The Artist Venny Soldan-Brofeldt
Hanna Hirsch-Pauli
1886 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking and unconventional 19th-century portrait of a female artist at work in her studio.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best with enough surrounding space
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1886 by Hanna Hirsch-Pauli, this celebrated portrait depicts her friend and fellow artist Venny Soldan-Brofeldt. Breaking with the formal conventions of the era, the subject is shown seated informally on the floor of her studio, surrounded by her tools and works in progress. The painting's moody palette and direct gaze capture a powerful sense of creative focus and intellectual independence.
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