19th-century Archives - Page 7 of 13

Portrait of Susan Mitchell (1866-1926), Poet (1899)

John Butler Yeats (Irish, unknown)

Susan Mitchell’s gaze holds steady, her expression poised between thought and speech. The brushstrokes suggest a mind alive with words, a poet caught in the quiet before creation. There’s weight in her stillness—an unspoken verse hovering just beyond the frame.
Goosie, Goosie Gander (1880s)

Francis Donkin Bedford (English, 1864–1954)

A child in a nightgown tiptoes past a looming goose, eyes wide with mischief and fear. The nursery rhyme springs to life—whispers of “Goosie, Goosie Gander” hang in the air. Shadows stretch long; feathers ruffle. One wrong step, and the game begins.
Portrait Of An Elegant Lady

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky (Russian, 1839–1915)

A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark eyes holding quiet confidence. The rich folds of her dress catch the light, framing her poised silhouette against a muted background. There’s an unspoken story in her slight smile and the delicate tilt of her head—grace with a hint of mystery.
Portrait of An Elegant Lady (1901)

Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant (French, 1845–1902)

A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark eyes holding quiet confidence. The rich folds of her gown cascade in deep crimson, contrasting with the delicate lace at her throat. There’s an unspoken grace in her posture—neither stiff nor casual, but effortlessly poised.
Windy Day, Place De La Concorde (c. 1890)

Jean Béraud (French, 1849–1935)

A gust sweeps across the plaza, lifting skirts and hats. Cobblestones gleam under shifting light as figures lean into the wind, their postures tense yet graceful. The city pulses with movement—carriages rattle past, umbrellas strain against the breeze. Paris feels alive in this fleeting, breathless moment.
Abendläuten

Wilhelm Amberg (German, 1822–1899)

Evening bells echo across the village square as figures pause mid-step, heads turning toward the sound. A hush settles over the cobblestones, interrupting the day’s rhythm.
The Temple of Nike Apteros, seen from the Propylaea (1887)

William Blake Richmond (English, 1842–1921)

Sunlight bathes the marble columns, their shadows stretching across the ancient steps. The temple stands small but proud against the open sky, framed by the grand archway. A quiet breeze stirs the dust of centuries. Athens hums in the distance, but here, time feels still.
Fauna japonica Pl.071 (1833-1850)

Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

Delicate engravings reveal Japan’s wildlife with scientific precision—each feather, scale, and leaf meticulously rendered. A rare glimpse into 19th-century natural wonders, where artistry meets taxonomy.
Fauna japonica Pl.022 (1833-1850)

Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (German, 1796–1866)

Delicate engravings reveal Japan’s wildlife with scientific precision—each feather, scale, and leaf rendered in meticulous detail. A rare glimpse into an ecosystem preserved through ink and paper.