Portrait Archives - Page 6 of 32

Portrait of Kathleen Cowan (1900)

John White Alexander (American, 1856–1915)

A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark dress melting into the shadows. Light catches the curve of her cheek, the hint of a secret playing at her lips. The brushstrokes suggest movement—as if she might turn away at any moment.
A Modern Magdalen (about 1888)

William Merritt Chase (American, 1849–1916)

A woman leans forward, her face half-hidden in shadow. The loose brushstrokes blur her features, but the intensity in her posture lingers—neither penitent nor seductive, just present. The background melts away, leaving only the weight of her stillness.
Miss Betty Pollock (1911)

John William Waterhouse (British, 1849-1917)

A young woman in a flowing blue dress gazes pensively into the distance, her delicate fingers resting lightly on a book. The soft light catches the folds of her gown, hinting at quiet contemplation. There’s an air of mystery in her half-turned pose—what thoughts linger behind those distant eyes?
Portrait By Gaslight (c. 1900)

Albert Lynch (Peruvian, 1851–1912)

A woman’s face emerges from the shadows, bathed in flickering gaslight. The glow softens her features, catching the delicate lace at her collar and the quiet intensity in her eyes. The darkness around her feels alive, pressing close, as if the light might vanish any moment.
Countess Alexander Nikolaevitch Lamsdorff (1859)

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (German, 1805–1873)

A young countess gazes past the viewer, her silk gown shimmering against dark fur. Pearls glint at her throat, catching the light like scattered stars. There’s a quiet defiance in her posture—aristocratic grace threaded with something unreadable. The lace at her wrists seems to tremble with unspoken words.
The Sonatina (1883)

John Collier (English, 1850–1934)

A young woman leans over the piano, fingers resting lightly on the keys. The sheet music lies open, but her gaze drifts away—lost in thought or memory. The room’s soft light catches the folds of her dress, the quiet pause before the first note breaks the silence.
Ludvig Looström (1908)

Carl Larsson (Swedish, 1853–1919)

A young boy gazes intently, his crisp white collar contrasting with the warm tones of the background. His expression holds quiet curiosity, caught between childhood innocence and the first hints of maturity. The brushwork suggests movement, as if he might turn away any moment.
Miss Edith Bryant (circa 1931)

Elizabeth Kelly (New Zealander, unknown)

A woman gazes past the frame, her expression unreadable—neither smiling nor solemn. The soft light catches the folds of her dress, the curve of her cheek. There’s a quiet tension in her stillness, as if she’s waiting for something just beyond view.
Portrait Of Maria, Countess Von Dönhoff

Hans Makart (Austrian, 1840–1884)

Maria von Dönhoff’s gaze holds a quiet defiance, her opulent gown cascading in rich folds. The portrait breathes aristocratic poise, yet something flickers beneath the surface—a tension between grandeur and unspoken restraint. Her presence lingers, as if she might step out of the frame with a rustle of silk.