Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Donat Nonnotte
An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman in a shimmering satin gown.
The Model Emilie
Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
1813 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century profile study of a young woman by Danish master Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg.
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Bedroom · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1813 during Eckersberg's formative years, this intimate portrait of 'The Model Emilie' showcases the artist's burgeoning neoclassical style. The composition focuses on the delicate profile and the soft play of light across the sitter's features, complemented by the intricate textures of her ruffled collar and fringed shawl.
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