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Unidentified Fish (13)

Luigi Balugani (Italian, 1737–1770)

A slender fish glides through the page, its scales rendered in delicate watercolor—pale blues and yellows fading into the paper like it might dart away at any moment. No name, no habitat, just this quiet, precise record of a creature suspended between science and art.
A Young Saint

John William Waterhouse (British, 1849-1917)

A young saint stands in quiet contemplation, bathed in soft light. The folds of her robe whisper devotion, while her distant gaze hints at visions unseen. There’s holiness here, not in grandeur, but in the stillness of a moment suspended between earth and something beyond.
View of a village from a terrace (1933)

Sergey Chekhonin (Russian, 1878–1936)

A quiet village unfolds below the terrace, rooftops clustered under a wide sky. The scene holds a stillness, as if time paused mid-breath. Earthy tones blend with soft light, drawing the eye down winding paths between houses. Something lingers in the air—not quite nostalgia, but close.
Haytime (1887)

Charles Courtney Curran (American, 1861–1942)

Golden light spills over the hayfield, warming the scattered bales. A breeze rustles through tall grasses, carrying the scent of summer. Workers pause mid-task, their figures small against the vast, sun-drenched landscape. The scene hums with quiet industry, a fleeting balance between labor and the land’s abundance.
Fishes XIII (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 muted blues and greens suggest depth, as if they might dart off the page into unseen waters. A quiet study, both art and record, frozen in careful detail.
Scomber australasicus (Tas) _ Blue mackerel (1869)

Frank Edward Clarke (New Zealander, 1864–1935)

The blue mackerel glides across the page, its silver scales catching light against deep indigo. Watercolor bleeds like ocean currents around its streamlined form, a fleeting glimpse of life suspended in brushstrokes.
La collectionneuse au kimono vert (1881)

Jan Verhas (Belgian, unknown)

A woman in a green kimono stands poised, the fabric’s rich folds contrasting with her serene expression. The 19th-century setting hints at quiet luxury, her gaze suggesting a story left untold. The kimono’s vivid hue draws the eye, its elegance both foreign and familiar.
A Man Leaning on a Parapet (ca. 1881)

Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)

A lone figure slouches against the stone ledge, shoulders hunched against the city’s hum. The rigid geometry of the parapet frames his stillness—an ordinary moment made weighty by shadow and light. His hat brim casts a sharp line across his face, hiding his gaze from the bustling street below.
Two women in a grove (1886)

Eugeniusz Wrzeszcz (Polish, unknown)

Two women stand among slender trees, their dresses brushing against the undergrowth. Sunlight filters through leaves, dappling the ground at their feet. One leans slightly toward the other, as if sharing a secret the forest might overhear. The air feels still, heavy with unspoken words.
Boletus chrysenteron Bull (1915-1945)

Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

The red-cracked bolete emerges in precise ink strokes, its cracked cap revealing pale flesh beneath. Delicate gills fan out like folded paper, each line a testament to nature’s intricate design. This mushroom’s quiet beauty unfolds on the page, its scientific detail softened by the artist’s hand.
The Plowman (1907)

Harvey T. Dunn (American, unknown)

A lone farmer leans into his plow, carving dark furrows through the earth. The horses strain forward, their breath visible in the crisp air. Soil clings to the plowshare, turning as the blade bites deeper. This is the raw, unending labor that feeds nations.
A winsome maid, circa (1911)

Robert Hope (Scottish, unknown)

A young woman’s playful smile lingers, her gaze warm and knowing. The soft curve of her lips suggests a secret just shared, while the tilt of her head hints at quiet confidence. There’s life in her expression—something light, unguarded, and utterly charming.
Fishes X (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 back into the water.
A Young Greek Woman

Henry William Pickersgill (English, 1782–1875)

A young Greek woman gazes into the distance, her dark eyes holding quiet intensity. The folds of her draped garment catch the light, hinting at movement frozen in time. There’s a story in her stillness—something unspoken, lingering just beyond the frame.
Weiblicher Akt (1877)

Franz Rumpler (Austrian, 1848–1922)

A woman reclines, her body bathed in soft light. The folds of fabric cling to her curves, shadows pooling where skin meets cloth. There’s an unguarded ease in her posture—not posed, but momentarily still, as if caught between breaths. The realism strips away pretense, leaving only flesh and quiet presence.