20th Century Art Archives - Page 3 of 5

The Little Worker (1902-1912)

Helen Galloway McNicoll (Canadian, unknown)

A young woman bends over her work, sunlight pooling around her. The brushstrokes blur her form slightly—not hurried, but absorbed. The room feels quiet except for the rustle of fabric, the weight of daily labor softened by the way the light touches everything.
Mrs. William Burden, A. M. (née Margaret Livingston Partridge) (1932)

Philip Alexius de László (Hungarian, unknown)

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

Louis Icart (French, 1880–1950)

A woman in 1920s fashion leans close to her dog, whispering secrets into its ear. The hound tilts its head, listening intently. Silk drapes around them, catching the light—an intimate moment of elegance and quiet understanding between two companions.
Bridge on the Seine (1908)

Tadeusz Makowski (Polish, 1882–1932)

A wooden bridge arches gently over the Seine, its reflection trembling in the river’s slow current. The scene hums with muted greens and soft blues, as if the air itself holds its breath. Something lingers here—not quite stillness, not quite motion—just the quiet pulse of water meeting land.
The other door (1917)

William McGregor Paxton (American, 1869–1941)

A dim interior, a door slightly ajar—light spills across the floor, hinting at what lies beyond. The space feels paused, waiting. Shadows cling to the edges, deepening the mystery of that half-open threshold.
Bal blanc (1903)

Joseph-Marius Jean Avy (French, 1871–1939)

A swirl of white gowns glides across the floor, their movement frozen mid-step. The air hums with muffled laughter and rustling fabric, a fleeting glimpse of elegance caught between one turn and the next. Light bounces off satin slippers as the dance lingers, suspended in its own rhythm.
Harrison Fisher girls Pl.9 (1914)

Harrison Fisher (American, 1875–1934)

A graceful woman in a flowing gown gazes past the viewer, her delicate features framed by soft curls. The illustration radiates quiet confidence, capturing early 20th-century ideals of femininity with effortless charm.
Portrait Of Edith Hope Iselin (1930)

Philip Alexius de László (Hungarian, unknown)

A poised woman gazes past the frame, her dark dress contrasting with the soft glow of her skin. The hint of a smile lingers, suggesting a private thought left unspoken. Light catches the pearls at her neck, their luster mirroring the quiet confidence in her eyes.
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.