emotion

  • The Neapolitan Girl (1876)

    The Neapolitan Girl (1876)

    Hugues Merle (French, 1823–1881)

    A young girl’s enigmatic expression and traditional dress draw viewers into a moment of quiet introspection.

  • The letter

    The letter

    Vicente Palmaroli y González (Spanish, 1834–1896)

    A woman’s quiet moment with a letter, bathed in soft light, whispers of unspoken stories and emotions.

  • Innocence

    Innocence

    Arthur Hacker (English, 1858–1919)

    A tender portrayal of purity, where light and shadow dance around a figure lost in quiet reflection.

  • The Kiss (1859)

    The Kiss (1859)

    Francesco Hayez (Italian, 1791–1882)

    A passionate embrace frozen in time, where love and danger intertwine amid swirling fabrics and dramatic shadows.