20th Century Art Archives - Page 2 of 5

Portrait de Miss Ella Carmichael (1906)

Edmond Francois Aman-Jean (French, 1858–1936)

A young woman gazes past the viewer, her pale face framed by dark curls. The soft brushstrokes blur her features slightly, as if she might dissolve into the muted background. There’s something wistful in her distant expression—not quite sad, but not present either.
Overlooking the Garden (1910)

John Knowles Hare (American, unknown)

A lush garden sprawls below, its vibrant greens and hidden pathways inviting exploration. The scene holds quiet mystery—what blooms just beyond view?
Pont-Aven (1922)

Gustave Loiseau (French, 1865–1935)

A quiet French village emerges in loose, textured brushstrokes—soft greens and muted blues blurring rooftops into the landscape. The air feels damp, the light diffuse. Something lingers in the way the trees lean slightly, as if caught mid-sway by an unseen breeze.
Portrait of Princess Nina Georgievna (1901-1974) (1915)

Philip Alexius de László (Hungarian, unknown)

Princess Nina Georgievna gazes past the viewer, her pale blue dress and pearl choker contrasting with the warm glow behind her. There’s a quiet tension in her posture—neither stiff nor relaxed, as if caught between royal duty and private thought.
Portrait of Kathleen Cowan (1900)

John White Alexander (American, 1856–1915)

A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark dress melting into the shadows. Light catches the curve of her cheek, the hint of a secret playing at her lips. The brushstrokes suggest movement—as if she might turn away at any moment.
Miss Edith Bryant (circa 1931)

Elizabeth Kelly (New Zealander, unknown)

A woman gazes past the frame, her expression unreadable—neither smiling nor solemn. The soft light catches the folds of her dress, the curve of her cheek. There’s a quiet tension in her stillness, as if she’s waiting for something just beyond view.
Thistles (1906)

Tadeusz Makowski (Polish, 1882–1932)

Thistles rise defiantly, their spiky forms stark against a muted backdrop. The rough texture of leaves and prickly stems almost begs to be touched. A quiet tension lingers—something wild captured in stillness.
Mrs. Thomas Hastings (circa 1901)

John White Alexander (American, 1856–1915)

A woman in black lace gazes past the viewer, her poised elegance softened by the hint of a distant thought. The delicate fabric drapes around her, catching light and shadow with quiet grace. There’s something unspoken in her stillness—neither melancholy nor joy, but a private world just beyond reach.
Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.26 (1905)

Kurt Lampert (German, unknown)

A meticulous grid of creatures, each poised in precise detail—feathers, fur, and scales rendered with scientific clarity. The page hums with silent order, a frozen menagerie waiting to be studied.