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Young woman reading at an open window

Ulisse Caputo (Italian, 1872–1948)

Sunlight spills through the open window, pooling on the pages of her book. She leans forward slightly, absorbed in the text, one hand resting against the sill. The breeze stirs the curtains beside her. Outside, the world hums—but here, in this quiet corner, time slows to the rhythm of turning pages.
Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.56 (1839)

Anton Benedikt Reichenbach (German, 1804–1877)

A meticulous engraving of animals, their forms etched with precision—each line alive with texture and movement. The creatures seem poised between science and art, frozen yet pulsing with life.
Le Matin, dit aussi Femme au chien (1880)

Ferdinand Heilbuth (German, 1826–1889)

A woman in a flowing dress stands by a window, morning light spilling across the floor. Her small dog leans against her skirt, tail curled. The air feels still, heavy with the quiet of early hours—a private moment before the day begins.
La barque aux âmes inanimées

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

A lone boat drifts through shadowed waters, carrying silent figures with hollow eyes. The air hums with something unseen—not quite alive, not quite dead. Dark ripples swallow the edges, as if the world itself hesitates to acknowledge what floats there.
Harrison Fisher girls Pl.4 (1914)

Harrison Fisher (American, 1875–1934)

Graceful figures in flowing gowns exude effortless charm, their poised elegance frozen in time. Soft colors and delicate details whisper of an era where refinement reigned. Each glance holds a story untold, inviting you to linger just a moment longer.
Young Woman by the Water

Max Nonnenbruch (German, 1857–1922)

A woman stands by the water’s edge, her gaze distant. The surface mirrors the sky, blurring where she ends and the world begins. Something lingers in her stillness—not quite sorrow, not quite peace. The water holds its breath with her.
Woodrow Wilson (1920-1921)

Edmund Charles Tarbell (American, 1862–1938)

Wilson’s weary gaze meets the viewer, his face etched with the weight of decisions. The loose brushstrokes soften his formal attire, blurring the line between statesman and man. A hint of resignation lingers in the set of his jaw—less a president, more a figure stepping out of history’s shadow.
Rue de Jouy le Comte (probably 1880)

Auguste Louis Lepère (French, 1849–1918)

Dappled sunlight filters through the trees onto a quiet country road. The loose brushstrokes suggest a breeze rustling through the leaves, while the muted greens and earthy tones evoke the warmth of a rural afternoon. A simple path invites you to wander deeper into the scene.
An Eastern Beauty

Léon François Comerre (French, 1850–1916)

A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark eyes holding quiet mystery. Delicate fabrics drape her shoulders, rich blues and golds catching the light. The intricate patterns whisper of distant lands, framing her serene face with an air of untold stories. There’s something unspoken in her stillness.
Bouquet de fleurs

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

A tangle of blooms spills across the canvas—vibrant yet unsettling. The flowers seem to pulse with hidden meaning, their petals hovering between dream and decay. Something lingers beneath the surface of this bouquet, whispering in colors too rich for mere decoration.
Archives de l’histoire des insectes Pl.23 (1794)

Johann Caspar Fuessli (Swiss, 1706–1782)

Delicate wings and segmented legs emerge from the page—each insect meticulously rendered, their forms both alien and familiar. The precise lines reveal nature’s intricate designs, frozen in ink as if pinned for study. A hidden world, scaled down to fit the margins of paper.
Henry Clay and Helen Frick (c. 1910)

Edmund Charles Tarbell (American, 1862–1938)

A young girl in white leans against a man’s knee, her hand resting lightly on his. Sunlight spills across the floor, softening the quiet exchange between them—a fleeting, unguarded moment of trust and tenderness. The room hums with warmth, the air thick with unspoken affection.
Feeding the Pets

Giuseppe Zannoni (Italian, 1849–1903)

A child kneels, scattering crumbs as eager beaks and whiskers crowd close. The air hums with impatient chirps and soft nudges—breakfast is served.
Mädchen mit Handarbeit (Marianne von Scheibenhof-Goriany)

Julius Schmid (Austrian, 1854–1935)

A young woman sits absorbed in her needlework, fingers deftly moving through fabric. The soft folds of her dress and the quiet intensity in her posture suggest a private world of concentration. Light catches the threads in her hands, turning simple craft into something quietly mesmerizing.
Violinist

Hermann Kern (Austrian, 1838–1912)

A lone violinist bends over their instrument, fingers pressing strings with quiet intensity. The bow hovers mid-air, poised between notes. Music lingers in the stillness, almost visible in the charged silence before the next stroke.