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Alfred Stevens Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Alfred Stevens our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Alfred Stevens · 1823 – 1906

Pleasant Letter

1860 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 66 x 55 cm

Admire 'Pleasant Letter' by Alfred Stevens – a captivating Belgian painting of Parisian life. This elegant portrait showcases Stevens’ mastery, capturing refined beauty and modern society with Dutch-inspired realism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Autumn Flowers

1867 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels

Alfred Stevens' 'Autumn Flowers' captures a serene woman amidst vibrant autumnal hues and rich textures. A stunning example of his elegant realism, showcasing masterful color and form.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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At the Railway Station

1874 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · original 64.8 x 47.0cm

A somber 1874 oil painting by Alfred Stevens shows a woman waiting at a station. Shop this beautiful reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Visit to the Studio

Experience the elegant intimacy of Alfred Stevens's Academic masterpiece Visit to the Studio, a captivating 19th-century scene of Parisian grace that invites you to bring timeless sophistication into your own collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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The breakup letter

1867 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 73.5 x 54.0cm

This poignant 1867 oil painting by Alfred Stevens captures a woman in quiet sorrow. Discover the elegance of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Moonlit seascape

1892 · original 46 x 37 cm

This serene 1892 oil painting by Alfred Stevens captures a peaceful moonlit sea. Shop this exquisite masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Camille Lemonnier in the studio of the artist

1895 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 61.0 x 48.0cm

Alfred Stevens captures Belgian author Camille Lemonnier in a serene 19th-century studio scene. Explore this exquisite oil on canvas today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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The atelier

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Mademoiselle V. . . in the Costume of an Espada

Explore Alfred Stevens’ ‘Mademoiselle V…’ – a captivating Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring a stylish woman in an Espada costume. Discover its realism, theatricality & muted palette.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Woman in a Straw Hat

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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The Japanese Robe

1872 · original 93 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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woman in roses, standing on a terrace

1882 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris · original 100.5 x 66.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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The Painter's Studio

1869 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 94.0 x 71.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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The Painter and His Model

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Reverie 1

Alfred Stevens’ "Reverie" captures Pre-Raphaelite romance with a young woman amidst vibrant roses. Explore this oil painting's rich detail & symbolic depth – a stunning 19th-century portrait.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Hesitation

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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The Parisian Sphinx

1870 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 72.0 x 53.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Curious

1870 · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 56.0 x 47.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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In the Boudoir

1880 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 34.5 x 25.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Begging Tolerated

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 128.0 x 100.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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L_Inde A Paris Le Bibelot Exotique

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Mary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman

1854 · original 55.2 x 70.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Study of a Model

original 41 x 27 cm

Admire Alfred Stevens’ "Study of a Model," a captivating 1860s portrait showcasing refined realism & Parisian life. Oil on wood, exquisite detail. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Miss Emma Pegler

1832 · original 43.2 x 53.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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Preparing For The Ball

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 172 artworks by Alfred Stevens
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The artist

Alfred Stevens

1823 – 1906

Quick facts

Lifespan83 years
Copyright statusPublic domain
Creative periodsmature period
Mediumsoil on canvas
Topics exploredwomen, woman, portrait, portraits, interior
Top-ranked workPleasant Letter
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Also known asAlfred Émile Léopold Stevens, Alfred Emile Leopold Joseph Victor Stevens, Stevens A., A. Stevens, Alfr. Stevens

Biography

early life and training

alfred émile léopold stevens, a renowned belgian painter, was born on may 11, 1823, in brussels. his family was deeply rooted in the visual arts, with his older brother joseph (1816–1892) and son léopold (1866–1935) being painters, while another brother arthur (1825–99) was an art dealer and critic.

artistic career

stevens began his artistic journey at the académie royale des beaux-arts in brussels, where he studied under the guidance of françois navez, a neo-classical painter. in 1843, he moved to paris, joining his brother joseph, and was admitted to the école des beaux-arts. although it is disputed whether he became a student of jean auguste dominique ingres, stevens' early work, such as the pardon or absolution (hermitage, st. petersburg), signed and dated 1849, showcases his mastery of conventional naturalistic style, influenced by 17th-century dutch genre painting.

rise to prominence

stevens' work was first publicly exhibited in 1851 at the brussels salon, earning him a third-class medal at the paris salon in 1853 and a second-class medal at the universal exposition in paris in 1855. his painting ce qu'on appelle le vagabondage (musée d'orsay, paris) caught the attention of napoleon iii, leading to a significant change in the treatment of the poor.

notable works and legacy

la dame en rose or woman in pink (musées royaux des beaux-arts de belgique, brussels), painted in 1866, exemplifies stevens' work during this period, combining a fashionably dressed woman with a detailed examination of japanese objects.
stevens received the legion of honor (chevalier) from the french government in 1863 and was promoted to officer of the legion of honor in 1867.

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Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Alfred Stevens?

Alfred Stevens was born in Brussels, in Belgium.

Can I browse Alfred Stevens's works by mood?

Alfred Stevens's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

In which historical period did Alfred Stevens work?

Alfred Stevens worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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