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 (1879)-full.webp "Femme à l’éventail (Portrait de Réjane) (1879) by Henri Gervex")
Femme à l’éventail (Portrait de Réjane) (1879)
A woman tilts her head slightly, fingers curled around a folded fan. The soft light catches the folds of her dress, hinting at movement just paused. There’s something unspoken in her gaze—neither coy nor indifferent, but quietly knowing. The fan rests, half-opened, as if waiting for the next gesture.
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 (1737)-full.webp "Portrait of Miss Dorothy Long (1703-1758) (1737) by John Vanderbank")
Portrait of Miss Dorothy Long (1703-1758) (1737)
Dorothy Long’s gaze holds steady, her lace collar framing quiet confidence. The soft glow on her face hints at a life just beyond the canvas—elegant, restrained, and utterly alive.
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-full.webp "Portrait de Jeanne d’Aragon (1518) by Raphael")
Portrait de Jeanne d’Aragon (1518)
A noblewoman gazes serenely, her crimson sleeves rich against gold brocade. Pearls glint at her throat, fingers resting lightly on a book—a quiet assertion of intellect amid opulence. The delicate lace headdress frames her face, poised between youth and authority. Every fold whispers power.
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-full.webp "The curious (1897) by Eugen von Blaas")
The curious (1897)
A young woman leans forward, her dark eyes alight with intrigue. The tilt of her head, the slight part of her lips—she’s caught mid-thought, on the verge of a question. The lace at her collar trembles as if stirred by her quickening breath. Something has just seized her attention.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
A stern-faced politician gazes past the viewer, his tailored suit and rigid posture exuding authority. The play of light sharpens his angular features, hinting at both intellect and unyielding resolve. This is a man accustomed to power, captured with unflinching precision.
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-full.webp "La sérieuse (1905) by William Bouguereau")
La sérieuse (1905)
A young woman gazes directly at the viewer, her dark eyes holding quiet intensity. The soft folds of her white dress contrast with the warm glow of her skin. There’s something unspoken in her expression—neither smile nor frown, but a stillness that feels deliberate, almost knowing.
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-full.webp "Natalie Barney (ca. 1900) by Carolus-Duran")
Natalie Barney (ca. 1900)
A woman gazes sideways, lips parted as if mid-conversation. Her dark dress melts into the shadows, but light catches the curve of her cheek and the loose strands escaping her updo. There’s an energy in her posture—leaning slightly forward, one hand resting on her hip—that suggests wit barely contained.
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Portrait de femme
A young woman gazes past the viewer, her delicate features softened by warm light. The folds of her dress whisper against the canvas, rich with texture. There’s something unspoken in her expression—neither melancholy nor joy, but a quiet depth that lingers.
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-full.webp "Miss Catherine Tatton (1786) by Thomas Gainsborough")
Miss Catherine Tatton (1786)
A young woman in a feathered hat gazes past the viewer, her lips hinting at amusement. The soft folds of her dress catch the light, while a single curl escapes its ribbon—an intimate touch in this poised portrait. There’s a quiet confidence in how she holds herself, as if privy to some private joke.