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Gotische Kirche über Baumwipfeln bei Mondenschein (Circa 1840)

Carl Gustav Carus (German, 1789–1869)

Moonlight spills through twisted branches, casting silver over the Gothic church rising from the forest. The trees sway like dark waves, their leaves whispering against stone spires. A hush lingers—half reverence, half mystery—as if the night itself holds its breath before the ancient arches.
A portrait of an elegant woman

Leopold Schmutzler (German, unknown)

The woman’s poised gaze meets yours, her gloved hand resting lightly on the chair. Silk shimmers against her décolletage, the rich fabric folds whispering of soirées and stolen glances. There’s a story in her half-smile—one she isn’t quite ready to tell.
Evening Light

Marie Egner (Austrian, 1850–1940)

Golden light spills across the landscape, softening edges into hazy warmth. Shadows stretch long as day fades, the air thick with quiet. Trees stand silhouetted against a sky brushed with fading color. It’s that fleeting hour when everything seems to pause, holding its breath before night falls.
De ruiker

Georg Sauter (German, 1866–1937)

A loose bouquet spills across the canvas—vivid petals, stems tangled in careless grace. The flowers seem caught mid-sway, as if just placed or about to topple. No vase contains them; their wildness is the point.
Flaming June (1895)

Frederic Leighton (English, 1830–1896)

A woman in a flowing orange dress curls in sleep, her body draped in golden fabric. The folds of her garment mirror the curves of her relaxed form, glowing against the warm background. Her peaceful slumber radiates quiet intensity, drawing the eye to the harmony of color and shape.
Autumn Tangle (1920)

William Henry Holmes (American, 1846–1933)

Leaves twist in a riot of gold and crimson, branches knotted like old veins. The woods hum with decay, every tangled vine whispering of seasons turning. You can almost hear the crisp snap underfoot.
La Frileuse (1895)

Jenny Tvermoes (Danish, unknown)

A woman shivers in the cold, her breath visible in the winter air. The portrait captures her wrapped tightly against the chill, cheeks flushed, eyes distant. Snow clings to her shawl. There’s a quiet tension—is she waiting, or lost in thought? The frost seems to seep into the canvas itself.
Exotische schmetterlinge Pl.016 (1888-1892)

Otto Staudinger (German, 1830–1900)

Delicate wings unfurl in precise lines, each vein and pattern etched with scientific clarity. These butterflies hover between specimen and art, their exotic forms preserved in ink. The page hums with silent flight, a meticulous record of fleeting beauty frozen mid-beat.
Our Souls In Slow Gestures (1899)

Maurice Denis (French, 1870–1943)

Two figures move through a dreamlike space, their forms dissolving into rhythmic curves. Pale hues blur the line between flesh and air, as if their very essence lingers in each deliberate motion. The scene whispers of connection beyond touch—a silent dance where souls sway in unseen harmony.
Portrait of Olga von Grunelius (1872)

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805–1873)

A young aristocrat gazes past the viewer, her lace collar framing a face of quiet confidence. The play of light on silk suggests wealth, while her distant expression hints at unspoken thoughts beneath the polished surface of nobility.
St Dorothy

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898)

A young saint stands serene, her delicate hands cradling a basket of roses. The flowers spill over, their petals soft against her flowing robes. Light dances across the fabric, hinting at something divine in her quiet grace. Her gaze holds a mystery—both gentle and untouchable.
A young girl with a garland of flowers in her hair

Sophie Anderson (English, 1987–2023)

A girl gazes softly, her hair woven with blossoms. Petals nestle against golden strands, their delicate hues mirroring the flush in her cheeks. The flowers seem to whisper secrets only she can hear, their fragrance almost tangible in the quiet air around her. Youth and nature entwine effortlessly.
Pleuronectes Argus, The Argus-Flounder. (1785-1797)

Marcus Elieser Bloch (German, 1723–1799)

The flounder lies flat, its mottled skin mimicking sand. One eye has migrated, both now staring upward—a silent hunter waiting beneath the seabed. The engraving traces each irregular spot, as if the fish might blink and vanish into the ocean floor.
Parrot fish (1872)

Frank Edward Clarke (New Zealander, 1864–1935)

A parrot fish glides through turquoise water, its scales shimmering like crushed gemstones. The delicate watercolor strokes bring its vivid hues to life—emerald greens, sapphire blues, and flashes of coral pink. Every fin and gill seems to pulse with movement, as if caught mid-swim.
Mary Enthroned with the Child, Saints and a Donor (1395)

Gentile da Fabriano (Italian, 1370–1427)

Mary sits regal on her throne, the infant Christ in her lap. Saints flank her while a donor kneels below, his gaze fixed upward. Gold leaf halos glow against rich fabrics, their folds pooling like liquid. The scene hums with quiet devotion, each figure locked in silent reverence.