20th Century Art

  • Her Leisure Hour (ca. 1925)

    Her Leisure Hour (ca. 1925)

    Irving Ramsay Wiles (American, 1861–1948)

    A woman lounges in quiet repose, sunlight draping her form. The folds of her dress pool around her, soft against the chair. A book rests forgotten in her lap—distracted or simply lost in thought. The room hums with unspoken stillness, that rare pause between one moment and the next.

  • 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.

  • Her future (ca. 1920)

    Her future (ca. 1920)

    Harrison Fisher (American, 1875–1934)

    A young woman gazes ahead, her eyes bright with quiet determination. The soft curve of her lips hints at secrets yet to unfold, while the delicate tilt of her chin speaks of dreams just beyond reach. There’s something unspoken in her stillness—a promise, or perhaps a challenge.

  • Afternoon Tea (1925)

    Afternoon Tea (1925)

    Harrison Fisher (American, 1875–1934)

    A woman in 1920s elegance leans forward, her gloved fingers poised above the teacup. The saucer catches a sliver of light as her companion’s laughter hangs just beyond the frame. Lace curtains stir—someone left the window open. The scene hums with unspoken words and cooling tea.

  • Sous Les Tonnelles

    Sous Les Tonnelles

    Louis Icart (French, 1880–1950)

    A woman in 1920s fashion lounges beneath flowering vines, her dress catching dappled sunlight. The garden hums with quiet luxury, her poised silhouette framed by delicate leaves. Every fold of fabric, every shadow hints at an afternoon suspended in effortless grace.

  • Feierabend (1918)

    Feierabend (1918)

    Hiasl Maier-Erding (German, 1894–1933)

    Workers trudge home under a heavy sky, their weary forms bending against the wind. Shadows stretch long across the road, merging with the coming dusk. The air hums with exhaustion and quiet relief—another day survived.

  • Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.83 (1905)

    Atlas państwa zwierzęcego Pl.83 (1905)

    Kurt Lampert (German, unknown)

    A meticulous engraving of the animal kingdom, where each creature is etched with scientific precision—fur, feather, and scale rendered in stark black lines against the page. The composition hums with quiet order, a taxonomy frozen in ink.

  • Annäherung (circa 1910)

    Annäherung (circa 1910)

    Brynolf Wennerberg (Swedish, 1866–1950)

    A woman’s face emerges from shadow, her gaze distant yet piercing. The brushstrokes blur the line between presence and memory, leaving just enough detail to haunt.

  • Lily Elsie (Mrs Bullough) (1916)

    Lily Elsie (Mrs Bullough) (1916)

    James Jebusa Shannon (American, 1862–1923)

    A woman gazes softly, her delicate features framed by an elegant hat. The light catches the subtle curve of her lips, hinting at a quiet confidence. There’s a warmth in her expression, as if she’s just paused mid-thought, inviting you to linger a moment longer.