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La mort de Bouddha (circa 1899)

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

A fading Buddha lies still, surrounded by shadowy figures. The air hums with quiet reverence, the moment suspended between life and whatever comes after. Darkness swallows the edges, but his face remains luminous—not gone, just passing through.
Cherry Blossoms

William Henry Holmes (American, 1846–1933)

Pink petals drift through soft spring air, brushing branches still damp with morning. The trees hum with quiet life, their blossoms trembling in the breeze like pale silk. A fleeting breath of warmth lingers where winter just left.
Summer evening (1916)

Edward Cucuel (American, 1875–1954)

Golden light filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the figures lounging by the water. Laughter lingers in the warm air as the day softens into dusk. A breeze rustles the leaves, carrying the scent of grass and the quiet murmur of conversation. Summer lingers, lazy and bright.
Cortinarius praestans (Cordier) Saccardo (1915-1945)

Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

A cluster of Cortinarius praestans mushrooms rises from the forest floor, their caps rich violet fading to ochre at the edges. Delicate gills radiate beneath, while fibrous stems stand firm in the damp earth—each detail rendered with scientific precision, yet alive with the quiet energy of growth.
Summer Scene (ca. 1920)

William Henry Holmes (American, 1846–1933)

Golden light spills over rolling hills, dappling the grass with warmth. A lazy breeze stirs the trees, their leaves whispering secrets of the season. The air hums with life, thick with the scent of sunbaked earth and wildflowers. Summer lingers here, heavy and sweet.
Portrait of May Sartoris, Mrs Henry Evans Gordon

Frederic Leighton (English, 1830–1896)

May Sartoris sits poised in a flowing white gown, her gaze direct yet distant. The soft folds of fabric contrast with her steady posture, suggesting both elegance and quiet resolve. A single red flower at her waist adds a subtle touch of color to the muted palette, hinting at restrained passion beneath the composed exterior.
Girl In A Yellow Shawl

Eugen von Blaas (Italian, 1843–1931)

A young woman’s golden shawl drapes softly over her shoulders, its warmth mirroring the quiet confidence in her gaze. The folds catch the light, framing her face like sunlight through silk. There’s a story in her stillness—just beyond the canvas.
Cyprinus Auratus var., The Gold-Fish. (1785-1797)

Marcus Elieser Bloch (German, 1723–1799)

A goldfish floats mid-page, its scales etched with precision—each delicate fin and gill rendered in stark black lines. The creature seems poised to flick its tail and dart off the paper, frozen yet alive under the engraver’s hand.
The Temptation of Christ (c. 1516-25)

Titian (Italian, c. 1488-1576)

Christ kneels in the barren desert, gaunt from fasting. A winged figure offers bread while shadowy demons lurk behind rocks. The air hums with tension—will he yield to hunger or hold fast? Light fractures the scene, carving sharp contrasts between divine resolve and earthly frailty.
Insecta Lepidoptera-Rhopalocera Pl 001 (1879-1915)

Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

Delicate wings unfurl in precise detail—each vein, each spot rendered with scientific clarity. A butterfly’s fleeting beauty, frozen in ink and color, becomes a permanent study of nature’s intricate design.
Small pear tree in blossom (1888)

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

Delicate white blossoms burst from twisted branches, their petals trembling against a sky of restless brushstrokes. The pear tree stands alone, its fleeting spring glory painted with thick, urgent daubs of color. Even the earth seems to pulse with life beneath it.
Boletus pinicola Vent. (1915-1945)

Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

The Boletus mushroom stands firm, its cap rich and textured against the muted background. Delicate gills fan out beneath, precise as a scientific sketch yet alive with earthy depth. A quiet study of form and function, where nature’s design meets the page.
Natural History (Galerya obrazowa zwiérząt czyli Historya naturalna) Pl.48 (1839)

Anton Benedikt Reichenbach (German, 1804–1877)

A meticulous engraving of animals, each line precise yet alive—feathers, fur, and scales rendered with scientific clarity. The creatures seem poised between specimen and spirit, frozen mid-motion as if about to step off the page.
Verpa digitaliformis (1915-1945)

Hans Walty (Swiss, 1868-1948)

A delicate fungus rises, its cap split like a gloved finger. Fine lines trace the gills beneath, precise as veins. The stem tapers to nothing, as if dissolving into the page.
Dreamland,

Alice Pike Barney (American, 1857–1931)

A woman gazes into the distance, bathed in soft light. Her expression lingers between thought and daydream, the brushstrokes blurring reality like a half-remembered reverie. The colors melt together—whispered pinks, muted greens—as if the scene might dissolve upon waking.