romantic

  • The Proposal (1872)

    The Proposal (1872)

    William Bouguereau (French, 1825–1905)

    A luminous portrayal of young love, where hesitation and hope intertwine amidst a sunlit countryside.

  • Le billet doux (1915)

    Le billet doux (1915)

    Edmund Blair Leighton (English, 1853–1922)

    A woman clutches a secret letter at dusk, her expression a mix of hope and hesitation, framed by opulent shadows.

  • The Love Letter (1907)

    The Love Letter (1907)

    John William Godward (English, 1861–1922)

    A woman in classical robes reads a letter, her expression caught between hope and melancholy, surrounded by opulent textures and soft light.