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Recherches sur les poissons fossiles Pl.391 (1833-1843)

Louis Agassiz (American, 1807–1873)

Delicate fins and sharp scales emerge from stone, frozen mid-motion. The engraving reveals ancient fish suspended in time, their forms precise yet ghostly against the blank page. Each line hints at life long vanished, preserved now only in these meticulous traces.
De uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen, Asia, Africa en America pl44 (1779-1782)

Pieter Cramer (Dutch, 1721–1776)

Delicate wings unfurl in precise detail—vibrant patterns etched with scientific rigor. Each specimen, a fleeting glimpse of Asia’s hidden flutter, preserved in ink. The lines trace veins like rivers on a map, charting nature’s ephemeral beauty.
Collybia velutipes Curt (1915-1945)

Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

Delicate gills fan beneath the velvety cap, each rib precise as lace. The stem tapers to a whisper, its surface dusted with fine hairs. This fungus holds its ground with quiet confidence, a study in muted elegance against the stark white page.
Christ and His Mother Studying the Scriptures (c. 1908)

Henry Ossawa Tanner (American, 1859–1937)

A young Christ leans over the scriptures, his mother’s hand resting gently on his shoulder. The soft glow of candlelight illuminates their faces, casting shadows across the pages. There’s an intimacy here—a quiet moment of shared devotion, where wisdom passes between them without a word.
Abbildungen zu Oken’s Allgemeiner Naturgeschichte für alle Stände Pl.012 (1841)

Lorenz Oken (German, unknown)

Delicate veins branch across translucent leaves, each curve etched with precision. A cluster of seed pods splits open, revealing intricate patterns hidden inside. The engraving’s sharp lines make even the smallest tendril feel alive, as if frozen mid-growth.
A Vision of Fiammetta (1878)

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (English, 1828–1882)

Golden light spills over Fiammetta’s bowed head, her fingers lingering at the edge of a book. The rich red of her gown pools around her like spilled wine, while her distant gaze suggests a thought half-formed, a story left untold. The air hums with quiet longing.
Great Barrier Reef Corals III (1893)

William Saville-Kent (English, 1841–1908)

Delicate coral branches stretch toward the light, their intricate forms alive with color. The reef pulses with hidden movement—a silent world of textures and hues, each crevice sheltering unseen life. Sunlight filters through water, illuminating this submerged labyrinth where every surface teems with vitality.
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus (1869)

Frank Edward Clarke (New Zealander, 1864–1935)

Delicate fins ripple like lace in the current. A seahorse curls its tail around nothing, suspended in pale blue—its body striped with rust and gold, as if painted by the ocean itself.
Ducks (1873 – 1917)

Theo van Hoytema (Dutch, 1863–1917)

Two ducks glide across still water, their feathers ruffled by a faint breeze. One tilts its head, alert, while the other drifts lazily. The scene holds a quiet tension—wildness paused, but not tamed.
The letter (ca.1880-90)

Edward Antoon Portielje (Belgian, unknown)

A woman sits absorbed in a letter, her face half-lit by the dim interior light. The paper in her hands holds secrets, joys, or sorrows—her stillness speaks volumes. The room around her fades into shadow, leaving only the quiet intensity of that moment suspended between sender and reader.
Ludvig Looström (1908)

Carl Larsson (Swedish, 1853–1919)

A young boy gazes intently, his crisp white collar contrasting with the warm tones of the background. His expression holds quiet curiosity, caught between childhood innocence and the first hints of maturity. The brushwork suggests movement, as if he might turn away any moment.
Miss Edith Bryant (circa 1931)

Elizabeth Kelly (New Zealander, unknown)

A woman gazes past the frame, her expression unreadable—neither smiling nor solemn. The soft light catches the folds of her dress, the curve of her cheek. There’s a quiet tension in her stillness, as if she’s waiting for something just beyond view.
Portrait Of Maria, Countess Von Dönhoff

Hans Makart (Austrian, 1840–1884)

Maria von Dönhoff’s gaze holds a quiet defiance, her opulent gown cascading in rich folds. The portrait breathes aristocratic poise, yet something flickers beneath the surface—a tension between grandeur and unspoken restraint. Her presence lingers, as if she might step out of the frame with a rustle of silk.
Femme à l’éventail (Portrait de Réjane) (1879)

Henri Gervex (French, 1852–1929)

A woman tilts her head slightly, fingers curled around a folded fan. The soft light catches the folds of her dress, hinting at movement just paused. There’s something unspoken in her gaze—neither coy nor indifferent, but quietly knowing. The fan rests, half-opened, as if waiting for the next gesture.
Breton Woman (c. 1899-1900)

Enrique Martínez Cubells (Spanish, 1874–1947)

A Breton woman stands solemnly, her weathered face framed by a crisp white cap. The heavy folds of her dark dress hint at labor, while her steady gaze holds quiet resilience. The light catches the texture of her apron, rough from years of work. There’s weight in her stillness.