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-full.webp "Happy as the Day is Long (1881) by Edward Killingworth Johnson")
Happy as the Day is Long (1881)
A sunlit garden, laughter hanging in the air—children chase butterflies while a woman watches, her smile quiet but bright. The scene hums with simple joy, that fleeting warmth when time slows just enough to notice happiness in ordinary moments.
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-full.webp "The Butterfly (1866) by George Elgar Hicks")
The Butterfly (1866)
A delicate butterfly rests on a woman’s finger, its wings trembling. Her gaze lingers, caught between fascination and something deeper—perhaps longing. The moment feels fragile, as if the slightest breath could shatter it.
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 (1875)-full.webp "Arothron gillbanksii (Gillbanks Globe fish) (1875) by Frank Edward Clarke")
Arothron gillbanksii (Gillbanks Globe fish) (1875)
A strikingly detailed portrait of a pufferfish, blending scientific accuracy with artistic flair.
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-full.webp "Portrait of Maude Moore (1894) by Frank Dicksee")
Portrait of Maude Moore (1894)
A luminous portrait blending realism with poetic subtlety, capturing quiet elegance and unspoken depth.
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-full.webp "Estelle (1886) by James Jebusa Shannon")
Estelle (1886)
A luminous portrait balancing technical precision with emotional depth, where light and expression tell more than words could.
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 Ellen Terry (‘Choosing’) (1860s)-full.webp "Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry (‘Choosing’) (1860s) by George Frederic Watts")
Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry (‘Choosing’) (1860s)
A portrait of actress Ellen Terry, caught in a moment of quiet reflection, her expression hinting at unspoken decisions.
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-full.webp "The little violinist (1887) by Charles Burton Barber")
The little violinist (1887)
A young boy, absorbed in playing the violin, embodies the quiet beauty of childhood and the beginnings of artistic passion.
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Oriental Poppy and Coleus in a Cloisonné vase
A refined still life featuring poppies and coleus in a cloisonné vase.