Old World Portraits
Portrait of Artist August Hagen
Julie Wilhelmine Hagen-Schwarz
A masterful 19th-century portrait capturing a sense of wisdom and quiet gravitas in a rich, painterly style.
The Painter Vilhelm Kyhn
Ludovica Thornam
1868 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A soulful and dignified 19th-century portrait of a man with a striking grey beard.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1868 by Ludovica Thornam, this striking portrait captures the Danish artist Vilhelm Kyhn with remarkable sensitivity. The masterful handling of light on the sitter’s hair and beard contrasts beautifully with the deep, atmospheric background, creating a sophisticated and timeless work of art.
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