Portrait Archives - Page 11 of 32

Les Bleuets (1882)

Charles Landelle (French, 1821–1908)

A woman in a white dress holds a bouquet of blue cornflowers, their vivid hue echoing the ribbon at her waist. Her gaze drifts past the viewer, lost in thought. The delicate petals contrast with the rough texture of her straw hat, capturing a quiet moment of summer reflection.
Untitled (ca. 1900)

Carolus-Duran (French, 1837–1917)

A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark dress blending into the shadows. Light catches the delicate lace at her collar and the soft curve of her cheek, suggesting a quiet moment of reflection. The brushwork feels both precise and fleeting, as if capturing a thought just before it slips away.
Girl Holding Lemons (1899)

William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

A barefoot girl cradles lemons against her sun-warmed dress, their yellow glow brighter than the straw at her feet. Her gaze holds something between pride and hesitation—as if she’s weighing whether to share them or clutch them tighter. The fruit’s sharp scent almost rises from the canvas.
Le Chérubin de Mozart (ca 1904)

Jacques-Émile Blanche (French, 1861–1942)

A young child, dressed in delicate white, holds a violin with tentative grace. The soft brushstrokes blur the line between innocence and artistry, as if music itself might slip from their fingers. Something unspoken lingers in their distant gaze—a quiet tension between youth and the weight of talent.
Portrait of a girl in a red beret (1893)

Maurycy Trębacz (Polish, 1861–1941)

A young girl gazes out, her red beret a bold splash against muted tones. There’s something unspoken in her eyes—neither sadness nor joy, but a quiet intensity that lingers. The brushwork captures her with a tenderness that feels almost palpable, as if she might step out of the frame.
Woman Looking out a Window (Portrait of A.M. Hooey) (1895)

George Albert Thompson (American, unknown)

A woman stands by the window, her gaze distant. The light catches the curve of her cheek, the folds of her dress. Outside, the world blurs—just shapes, colors. But here, in this quiet corner, her stillness holds everything.
Woman In White (c. 1880)

Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (Spanish, 1841–1920)

A woman in a flowing white dress stands poised, the fabric catching the light. Her gaze holds quiet confidence, the folds of her gown suggesting movement frozen in time. The contrast of crisp white against the muted background draws the eye, leaving an impression of effortless elegance.
Empress Elizabeth

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805–1873)

The empress glows in cascading silk, her diamond stars catching the light. A frost-blue sash drapes across the gown like spilled moonlight. That gaze—regal yet restless—hints at power barely contained beneath the opulence. Every pearl on her bodice seems to tremble with unspoken ambition.
La Rousse

Abel Dominique Boye (French, 1864–1933)

A woman with fiery red hair gazes past the frame, her expression unreadable. The play of light catches the warmth in her coiled strands, contrasting against her pale skin. There’s a quiet defiance in her stillness—neither inviting nor retreating, just existing, untamed.