20th Century Art Archives

Grace Elvina, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston (1925)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

The Marchioness stands poised, her dark gown flowing against the gilded chair. A single strand of pearls catches the light, echoing the quiet confidence in her gaze. The richness of fabric and the subtle tilt of her head suggest a woman accustomed to command, yet aware of every eye upon her.
At the Gingerbread Booth (1907)

Gustav August Hessl (Austrian, unknown)

A wooden booth piled high with golden gingerbread, its warm spice scent almost tangible. Crowds press close, hands reaching for the crisp treats. The scene hums with the simple joy of a market day, where sugar and dough weave fleeting comfort into the chill air.
Portrait de Madame Jean Maillard-Norbert (1913)

Léon François Comerre (French, 1850–1916)

A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark eyes holding quiet confidence. The soft folds of her dress contrast with the sharp line of her jaw, while delicate lace at her collar hints at restrained elegance. There’s a story in her poised stillness—just beyond reach.
Roofs of houses in Eisenerz (1912)

Fritz Lach (Austrian, 1868–1933)

Crimson rooftops cluster tightly under a brooding sky, their jagged angles cutting through the muted tones of Eisenerz. The houses press together like old neighbors sharing secrets, their slanted roofs whispering of alpine winters and sheltered lives in the Austrian hills.
Portrait Of Miss Katherine Elizabeth Lewis (1906)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A young woman in white gazes past the frame, her poised elegance softened by the hint of a smile. The brushstrokes capture the delicate lace at her collar, the light catching the folds of her dress. There’s a quiet confidence in her stillness, as if she’s just paused mid-thought.
Harrison Fisher girls Pl.4 (1914)

Harrison Fisher (American, 1875–1934)

Graceful figures in flowing gowns exude effortless charm, their poised elegance frozen in time. Soft colors and delicate details whisper of an era where refinement reigned. Each glance holds a story untold, inviting you to linger just a moment longer.
Woodrow Wilson (1920-1921)

Edmund Charles Tarbell (American, 1862–1938)

Wilson’s weary gaze meets the viewer, his face etched with the weight of decisions. The loose brushstrokes soften his formal attire, blurring the line between statesman and man. A hint of resignation lingers in the set of his jaw—less a president, more a figure stepping out of history’s shadow.
Henry Clay and Helen Frick (c. 1910)

Edmund Charles Tarbell (American, 1862–1938)

A young girl in white leans against a man’s knee, her hand resting lightly on his. Sunlight spills across the floor, softening the quiet exchange between them—a fleeting, unguarded moment of trust and tenderness. The room hums with warmth, the air thick with unspoken affection.
Summer Scene (ca. 1920)

William Henry Holmes (American, 1846–1933)

Golden light spills over rolling hills, dappling the grass with warmth. A lazy breeze stirs the trees, their leaves whispering secrets of the season. The air hums with life, thick with the scent of sunbaked earth and wildflowers. Summer lingers here, heavy and sweet.