Old World Portraits
Portrait of Thea Proctor
George Washington Lambert
An elegant profile portrait of artist Thea Proctor, capturing a moment of quiet, luminous contemplation.
The Dancer (Portrait of a Lady)
George Washington Lambert
1911 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking early 20th-century portrait featuring a pensive subject with vibrant red floral accents and dramatic lighting.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted in 1911 by George Washington Lambert, this evocative oil portrait captures a contemplative subject known as 'The Dancer.' The work is defined by its masterful chiaroscuro, where the subject's luminous features and vivid red hair ornaments emerge from a deep, velvety background, creating a sophisticated and timeless presence.
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