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Figure Studies
Mary Magdalene
Alfred Stevens
An evocative 19th-century portrait of Mary Magdalene, characterized by atmospheric lighting and a rich, moody palette.
The Parisian Sphinx
Alfred Stevens
1880 · Oil Paint, Panel
A striking late 19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a sophisticated, atmospheric palette.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- 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, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1880, Alfred Stevens' 'The Parisian Sphinx' captures a stylish woman in a moment of quiet intensity. The work is characterized by its bold use of chiaroscuro, where the subject’s face and gloved hand emerge vividly from a deep, velvety background, showcasing the artist's mastery of texture and light during the Belle Époque.
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