portrait

Pensive

Alfred Stevens (Belgian, 1823–1906)

A woman lost in thought, her quiet expression and delicate features illuminated by soft light, conveying deep introspection.
Portrait of a young woman with flowers

Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

A young woman cradles an armful of blossoms, her gaze lost in thought amid the lush, painterly details.
La femme au tambour de basque (1892)

Edouard Rosset-Granger (French, 1853–1920)

A woman cradles a tambourine in a painting that blends realism with dreamlike warmth, her expression hinting at untold stories.
Elizabeth Winthrop Chanler (Mrs. John Jay Chapman)

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

A striking portrait blending elegance and introspection, with Sargent’s signature interplay of light and shadow.
Woman Playing A Lute (1879)

Jules Joseph Lefebvre (French, 1836–1911)

A young woman lost in music, her fingers tracing the lute’s strings as light wraps her in warmth.
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.
George Washington (ca. 1803)

Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828)

A penetrating portrait of George Washington, revealing the man behind the legend with masterful realism and quiet intensity.
Mrs. Horton, Later Viscountess Maynard

Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723–1792)

A luminous portrait blending elegance with intimacy, where delicate brushwork and thoughtful expression transcend time.
Françoise-Marguerite de Sévigné, comtesse de Grignan (1648-1705) (1669)

Pierre Mignard (French, 1612–1695)

A luminous portrait of aristocratic grace, blending delicate textures with quiet introspection.