19th Century Art Archives - Page 3 of 26

Portrait of the Baroness of Bernus (1838)

Philipp Veit (German, 1793–1877)

The Baroness gazes past the viewer, her dark dress stark against the muted background. A single gold bracelet catches the light—subtle, deliberate. Her expression holds something unreadable, poised between melancholy and quiet resolve. The brushwork lingers on the delicate lace at her collar, as if time slows there.
Woman In Red (c. 1870–90)

Gustave Jean Jacquet (French, 1846–1909)

A woman in a sumptuous red dress stands poised, the rich fabric cascading around her. Her gaze holds quiet confidence, the folds of her gown catching the light with every subtle shift. There’s an unspoken story in her stillness, a moment frozen just before movement.
The love letter (1883)

Gustave Jean Jacquet (French, 1846–1909)

A woman in a rustling silk gown pauses mid-step, the folded letter in her hand casting a shadow across her skirt. Her lowered lashes hide the words’ weight—but the tilt of her head betrays their pull. The ribbon at her throat trembles with unspoken reply.
1868 [Women’s fashion in nineteenth-century Paris] (1902)

Henri Boutet (French, 1851–1919)

A Parisian woman adjusts her gloves, the intricate lace of her gown catching the light. The bustle of 19th-century fashion swirls around her—corseted waists, voluminous skirts, the quiet confidence of a city defining style. Every fold and ribbon whispers an era where elegance was armor.
Reverie

Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

A woman gazes into the distance, lost in thought. The soft light caresses her face, hinting at unspoken dreams. Her posture is relaxed yet poised, as if suspended between reality and imagination. The muted tones and delicate brushwork draw you into her quiet, introspective world.
Catherine Vlasto (1897)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A young woman in black lace gazes past the viewer, her gloved hand resting lightly on a chair. The play of light catches the delicate fabric, contrasting with her poised, enigmatic expression. There’s a quiet tension in her stillness—elegant, unreadable, as if she’s just paused mid-thought.
The Flower Market

Victor Gabriel Gilbert (French, 1847–1935)

A bustling Parisian market overflows with blooms—roses spill from baskets, lilies stand tall in buckets. Vendors arrange their wares as shoppers lean in, drawn by color and scent. The air hums with haggling voices and the rustle of petals, a fleeting harmony of commerce and beauty.
Portrait of Olga von Grunelius (1872)

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805–1873)

A young aristocrat gazes past the viewer, her lace collar framing a face of quiet confidence. The play of light on silk suggests wealth, while her distant expression hints at unspoken thoughts beneath the polished surface of nobility.
La Charité (1876)

Camille Pissarro (French, 1830–1903)

A woman bends over a child, her hand outstretched with coins. The soft brushstrokes blur their faces, but the gesture lingers—quiet, urgent. Poverty and compassion meet in this muted street scene.