Portrait Archives - Page 19 of 32

Portrait of a Young Woman (1835)

Ernst Deger (German, 1809–1885)

A young woman gazes past the viewer, her delicate features softened by the warm glow of candlelight. The lace collar at her throat contrasts with the dark folds of her dress, hinting at quiet elegance. There’s something unspoken in her distant expression—neither melancholy nor joy, but something deeper.
Girl in White (1890)

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853–1890)

A young woman stands in a white dress, her gaze steady yet distant. The brushstrokes swirl around her, alive with movement, as if the air itself trembles with unspoken emotion. Her stillness anchors the scene—a quiet figure amid the vibrant chaos of color and light.
Walt Whitman (1889)

John White Alexander (American, 1856–1915)

Whitman’s beard spills like wild grass over his collar, his gaze steady but distant. The light catches the folds of his coat, rough and lived-in. There’s weight in his stillness—not just a man, but a presence. You can almost hear the low rumble of his voice.
Jeanne (Spring) (1881)

Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883)

A young woman in a pale dress stands against lush greenery, her parasol tilted just so. The play of light on fabric and leaves feels fleeting, like a breath held between seasons. Her gaze lingers somewhere beyond the frame, hinting at thoughts left unspoken.
A Beauty In Eastern Costume

William Clarke Wontner (English, 1857–1930)

A woman draped in rich Eastern fabrics gazes past the viewer, her delicate features framed by intricate jewelry. The folds of her gown catch the light, hinting at movement frozen in time. There’s a quiet intensity in her distant expression, as if lost in thought just beyond the canvas.
Portrait de Madame Charles Chaplin (1863)

Charles Chaplin (French, 1889–1977)

A young woman gazes past the viewer, her delicate features framed by soft curls. The lace at her collar catches the light, contrasting with the rich darkness of her dress. There’s a quiet intensity in her expression—neither melancholy nor joy, but something poised between the two.
The Rose

Frédéric Soulacroix (French, 1858–1933)

A woman holds a single rose, its petals soft against her fingertips. The light catches the delicate folds of her dress, framing the quiet intensity in her gaze. There’s something unspoken in the way she cradles the flower—a moment suspended between offering and keeping.
A Classical Beauty

Léon François Comerre (French, 1850–1916)

A young woman gazes past the viewer, her delicate features framed by cascading curls. The soft glow of her ivory skin contrasts with the rich, dark background, lending an air of quiet elegance. Her poised expression hints at unspoken thoughts, drawing the eye to linger.
Study of Flesh Color and Gold (1888)

William Merritt Chase (American, 1849–1916)

Warm gold glows against soft skin, the brushstrokes loose yet deliberate. Light dances across the surface, blurring the line between flesh and gilded background. A quiet tension lingers—luxurious yet intimate, opulent yet fleeting.