19th Century Art

  • The Devout Childhood of St. Elizabeth of Hungary (between 1851 and 1852)

    The Devout Childhood of St. Elizabeth of Hungary (between 1851 and 1852)

    Charles Allston Collins (English, 1828–1873)

    A young saint kneels in quiet prayer, her simple dress pooling around her. Sunlight filters through the window, casting soft shadows on the stone floor as she clasps her hands—a moment of devotion untouched by time. The scene hums with the quiet intensity of faith in its earliest bloom.

  • The curious (1897)

    The curious (1897)

    Eugen von Blaas (Italian, 1843–1931)

    A young woman leans forward, her dark eyes alight with intrigue. The tilt of her head, the slight part of her lips—she’s caught mid-thought, on the verge of a question. The lace at her collar trembles as if stirred by her quickening breath. Something has just seized her attention.

  • Henry Cabot Lodge

    Henry Cabot Lodge

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A stern-faced politician gazes past the viewer, his tailored suit and rigid posture exuding authority. The play of light sharpens his angular features, hinting at both intellect and unyielding resolve. This is a man accustomed to power, captured with unflinching precision.

  • Portrait de femme

    Portrait de femme

    Charles Amable Lenoir (French, 1860–1926)

    A young woman gazes past the viewer, her delicate features softened by warm light. The folds of her dress whisper against the canvas, rich with texture. There’s something unspoken in her expression—neither melancholy nor joy, but a quiet depth that lingers.

  • La Giudecca, Venice (1896)

    La Giudecca, Venice (1896)

    Karl Kaufmann (Austrian, 1843–1905)

    Sunlight glints off the canal, casting rippling reflections on weathered brick facades. A lone gondola drifts past the quiet docks of Giudecca, its wake disturbing the still water. The island’s sleepy charm lingers in the warm hues of fading afternoon light. Venice breathes softly here, away from the crowds.

  • Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1890)

    Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1890)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A stern gaze meets the viewer—Cornelius Vanderbilt II’s posture rigid, his tailored suit immaculate. The portrait exudes power, wealth barely contained beneath the surface. There’s no warmth here, only the quiet authority of a man accustomed to command.

  • The White Ribbon

    The White Ribbon

    Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

    A woman in a dark dress stands poised, her delicate white ribbon trailing like a whisper against the shadows. The soft glow on her face hints at quiet resolve, while the rich textures of fabric and skin pull the gaze deeper. There’s a story here, just out of reach.

  • Woman In The Bois De Boulogne (c. 1885)

    Woman In The Bois De Boulogne (c. 1885)

    Daniel Hernández Morillo (Peruvian, 1856–1932)

    A woman stands alone in the Bois de Boulogne, her figure half-lost in the dappled light. The trees lean in, whispering. Her dress catches the breeze—just for a moment, the park holds its breath. Then the path winds on, and she’s gone.

  • Insecta Neuroptera Pl 1 (1879-1915)

    Insecta Neuroptera Pl 1 (1879-1915)

    Frederick DuCane Godman (English, 1834–1919)

    Delicate wings stretch across the page, veins tracing intricate pathways like stained glass. A predator’s jaws rest poised beneath filigree antennae—beauty and precision fused in one sharp-eyed study of lacewing anatomy. Every bristle, every segment rendered with the quiet intensity of a hunter waiting in the undergrowth.