Portrait Archives - Page 12 of 32

Waiting (1860)

Thomas Francis Dicksee (English, 1819–1895)

A woman stands by the window, her hand resting lightly on the sill. The light catches the folds of her dress, the quiet tension in her fingers. She’s not just looking out—she’s listening, poised between hope and resignation. The room holds its breath with her.
Portrait of Charlotte and Sarah Carteret-Hardy (1801)

Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769–1830)

Two sisters, one dark-haired and solemn, the other fair with a playful smile, share a quiet moment. Their linked hands and contrasting expressions hint at unspoken bonds—youth poised between innocence and the weight of growing up. The rich fabrics and soft light wrap them in an intimate, fleeting harmony.
Reverie (1883)

Władysław Czachórski (Polish, 1850–1911)

A young woman leans against a velvet chair, lost in thought. The folds of her satin gown catch the light as she gazes past the viewer, her expression unreadable. A single rose rests on the table beside her, its petals just beginning to wilt. The room feels suspended in quiet anticipation.
The Wyndham Sisters; Lady Elcho, Mrs. Adeane, and Mrs. Tennant (1899)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

Three women in white satin stand together, their gowns pooling like liquid moonlight. One leans forward with quiet confidence, another tilts her head in amusement, the third rests a gloved hand on the chair back—each posture revealing distinct personalities bound by sisterhood. The air hums with unspoken conversation.
Kopf einer alten Frau mit der Hand am Mund

Karoline Kubin (Austrian, 1860–1945)

An old woman’s face, weathered and worn, her hand pressed to her mouth as if stifling a whisper—or a cry. The rough brushstrokes carve deep shadows, turning hesitation into something raw, urgent. A portrait that doesn’t just show age, but the weight of unspoken words.
Bildnis einer Dame mit schwarzem Halsband (1877)

Conrad Kiesel (German, 1846–1921)

A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark eyes unreadable. The stark black collar frames her pale throat, drawing attention to the subtle tension in her jaw. Light catches the delicate lace at her cuffs, a quiet contrast to the severity of her expression. Something unspoken lingers in the air between subject and painter.
Portrait of a Woman (1886)

Marie Wandscheer (Dutch, 1856–1936)

A woman gazes past the frame, her expression unreadable. The light catches the folds of her dark dress, the subtle textures of fabric and skin rendered with quiet precision. There’s weight in her stillness—not posed, but paused, as if mid-thought. The background dissolves, leaving only her presence.
On the Dunes (Lady Shannon and Kitty) (ca. 1900-1910)

James Jebusa Shannon (American, 1862–1923)

Two women stand on windswept dunes, their long skirts brushing the sand. One gazes toward the horizon while the other looks down, lost in thought. The sea breeze tangles their hair as sunlight washes over them, casting soft shadows across the sloping beach. A quiet moment, suspended between land and sky.
Portrait of Georgiana Burne-Jones

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898)

Georgiana’s gaze holds a quiet intensity, her pale face framed by dark hair. The delicate lace at her throat contrasts with the rich folds of her dress, each brushstroke suggesting both strength and vulnerability. There’s an unspoken story in her stillness, a life beyond the canvas.