symbolism

Pea Blossoms (1890)

Edward John Poynter (English, 1836–1919)

A luminous study of delicate pea blossoms, balancing realism with dreamlike softness, evoking themes of fleeting beauty.
Träume II (1912)

Heinrich Vogeler (German, 1872–1942)

A dreamlike composition where soft forms and muted tones evoke a world between reality and imagination.
Female Figure (1894)

Santiago Rusiñol (Spanish, 1861–1931)

A contemplative woman emerges from soft brushstrokes, her presence both vivid and vanishing into the muted surroundings.
Lady Lilith (1867)

Dante Gabriel Rossetti (English, 1828–1882)

A mesmerizing portrait of Lilith, lost in her reflection amid wild roses and untamed beauty.
Néméa (1894)

Maurice Chabas (French, 1862–1947)

A hauntingly beautiful figure emerges from misty hues, blending myth and quiet introspection with delicate brushwork.
The Rose Of All Roses (1889)

Wilhelm Menzler (German, 1852–1926)

A solitary rose, radiant and meticulously detailed, seems to emerge from darkness, embodying both fragility and timeless beauty.
Girl with a rose

Delphin Enjolras (French, 1857–1945)

A young girl holds a rose close, her expression caught between vulnerability and quiet strength.
Jardin sous la neige (1909)

Maurice Denis (French, 1870–1943)

A snow-laden garden rendered with poetic stillness, where winter’s hush becomes a canvas for light and longing.
Love’s Shadow

Frederick Sandys (English, 1829–1904)

A mesmerizing portrait of longing and mystery, where light and shadow dance around a figure steeped in emotion.