19th-century

View from Mr. Southey’s House, Keswick (ca. 1838)

Thomas Creswick (English, 1811–1869)

A tranquil Lake District scene, where soft light and quiet details transform the ordinary into something magical.
Maurolicus muelleri (1870)

Frank Edward Clarke (New Zealander, 1864–1935)

A luminous study of a silvery fish, rendered with scientific detail and painterly grace against watery depths.
Yellow shawl

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky (Russian, 1839–1915)

A luminous yellow shawl envelops the subject in warmth, its intricate folds and soft shadows hinting at untold stories beneath the quiet surface.
The Kiss (1859)

Francesco Hayez (Italian, 1791–1882)

A passionate embrace frozen in time, where love and danger intertwine amid swirling fabrics and dramatic shadows.
Young Woman Reading (c 1880)

Osman Hamdi Bey (Turkish, 1842–1910)

A young woman lost in thought while reading, her expression caught between concentration and quiet yearning.
Portrait of a Young Woman

Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

A mesmerizing portrait blending realism and dreamlike softness, where light and texture whisper untold stories.
An Exotic Beauty (1900)

Nathaniel Sichel (German, 1843–1907)

A captivating portrait of a woman adorned in luxurious fabrics and jewelry, radiating timeless elegance and mystery.
Danseuse de Cancan

Louis Icart (French, 1880–1950)

A vibrant portrayal of a cancan dancer mid-performance, radiating energy and rebellion through bold brushstrokes and vivid color.
Bath Time

Eugenio Zampighi (Italian, 1859–1944)

A child’s playful bath becomes a tender study of light, texture, and fleeting familial moments.