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Kitty by firelight (c. 1897)

James Jebusa Shannon (American, 1862–1923)

A cat’s eyes gleam in the firelight, fur glowing warm against the dark. The flames flicker, casting shifting shadows across its face—quiet, watchful, alive in the dim glow.
Autumn on the Lake (1892)

Jasper Francis Cropsey (American, 1823–1900)

Golden leaves blaze against the water’s edge, their fiery reflection rippling in the cool lake. A crisp breeze rustles through the trees, carrying the scent of damp earth and fallen foliage. The scene hums with quiet energy—nature’s fleeting brilliance before winter’s hush.
Lily Elsie (Mrs Bullough) (1916)

James Jebusa Shannon (American, 1862–1923)

A woman gazes softly, her delicate features framed by an elegant hat. The light catches the subtle curve of her lips, hinting at a quiet confidence. There’s a warmth in her expression, as if she’s just paused mid-thought, inviting you to linger a moment longer.
Fishes III (1885-1890) (1)

Frederick McCoy (Irish, unknown)

Delicate watercolor strokes bring these fish to life—each scale, fin, and glint of light rendered with scientific precision. The colors bleed softly, as if the creatures might flick their tails and slip off the page.
Leonora

William Clarke Wontner (English, 1857–1930)

A woman gazes from the canvas, her Victorian dress rich with detail, the soft light catching the folds of fabric. There’s a quiet intensity in her expression—neither smiling nor solemn, but something in between, as if she’s just paused mid-thought. The portrait lingers, unreadable.
Bedouin girl (1891)

Luis Ricardo Falero (Spanish, 1851–1896)

A Bedouin girl stands poised, her gaze steady and enigmatic. The folds of her garment catch the light, hinting at movement in the desert wind. There’s a quiet strength in her stance, an unspoken story lingering just beneath the surface.
The Proposal (1878)

Adrien Moreau (French, 1843–1906)

A young woman stands frozen, her gloved fingers clutching a fan. The man bends forward, words unspoken but heavy in the air between them. Silk rustles, the room holds its breath—one heartbeat before her answer changes everything.
An Oriental Beauty

Charles Dubreuil (French, unknown)

A woman gazes past the frame, her silk robes pooling like liquid gold. The play of shadow across her face hints at untold stories behind those dark eyes. Every fold of fabric whispers of distant lands, while her stillness holds the weight of unspoken longing.
Emma Eburne Knitting a Sweater

William Oliver (English, 1804–1853)

Emma’s fingers move deftly, yarn looping around needles as the sweater takes shape. Her focused gaze lingers just beyond the frame, lost in the rhythm of each stitch. The wool, warm and textured, contrasts with the quiet intensity in her hands—a moment suspended between creation and contemplation.
Pandora (1910-1912)

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

Pandora emerges from swirling darkness, her face half-lit by an unseen glow. The box rests lightly in her hands—its contents unknown, its weight unbearable. Shadows curl around her like smoke, hinting at the chaos about to spill forth. A single moment before everything changes.
Bretonnes aux lampions à Notre-Dame-de-Trémalo (Pont-Aven) (circa 1895-1898)

Ferdinand du Puigaudeau (French, 1864–1930)

Breton women gather in flickering lantern light before the chapel. Their long skirts brush the damp earth as shadows stretch across the stone facade. The glow dances on their white coiffes, turning the evening procession into something between devotion and dream.
Fauna japonica Pl.030 (1833-1850)

Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

Delicate wings unfold against precise lines, a Japanese insect preserved in ink. The engraving balances scientific detail with quiet elegance, each vein and segment rendered with exacting care. Here, nature meets meticulous craftsmanship, frozen in black and white.
Platycephalus sp (Tas) _ Flathead (1868)

Frank Edward Clarke (New Zealander, 1864–1935)

The flathead’s mottled skin blends with the seabed, its wide mouth poised. Watercolor strokes mimic the ripple of gills, the slow drift of a predator waiting.
An Elegant Lady

Henri Gervex (French, 1852–1929)

A woman in a flowing gown turns slightly, her gaze both direct and elusive. The fabric drapes with quiet luxury, catching light against dark tones. There’s an unspoken tension in her posture—poised yet alive, as if she might step out of the frame.
Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd) (1910)

John Bauer (Swedish, unknown)

A lone fairy shepherd stands in twilight, staff in hand, watching over unseen flocks. The air hums with quiet magic, his presence both guardian and mystery. Shadows cling to his cloak as if woven from the forest itself. What waits beyond the trees? Only the flicker of fireflies knows.