Old World Portraits
The Marquesa de Pontejos
Francisco Goya
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a Spanish noblewoman by Francisco Goya, showcasing exquisite period attire.
The Comtesse d'Egmont Pignatelli in Spanish Costume
Alexander Roslin
1763 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A magnificent 18th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in an elaborate silk dress, accompanied by her pet spaniel.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1763 by Alexander Roslin, this portrait depicts Septimanie d'Egmont, the Comtesse d'Egmont Pignatelli, in an elaborate Spanish-inspired costume. Roslin, a master of fabric rendering, showcases his virtuosity through the meticulous details of the shimmering white silk and delicate lace, creating a scene of refined Old World elegance.
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