20th century

  • Princesse Jean De Broglie, Depuis Honorable Mrs Daisy Fellowes

    Princesse Jean De Broglie, Depuis Honorable Mrs Daisy Fellowes

    Jacques-Émile Blanche (French, 1861–1942)

    A woman in white gazes past the viewer, her gloved hand resting lightly on a chair. The portrait hums with restrained elegance, capturing an aristocrat’s poised detachment. Every brushstroke whispers of privilege and unspoken rules, leaving us to wonder what lies beneath that cool, composed surface.

  • Mary Crowninshield Endicott Chamberlain (Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain) (1902)

    Mary Crowninshield Endicott Chamberlain (Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain) (1902)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A poised woman in a flowing white gown gazes past the viewer, her gloved hand resting lightly on a chair. The soft folds of fabric and subtle play of light suggest quiet elegance, while her distant expression hints at unspoken thoughts. The portrait balances refinement with an air of mystery.