Woman Archives - Page 21 of 27

Jeanne (Spring) (1881)

Édouard Manet (French, 1832–1883)

A young woman in a pale dress stands against lush greenery, her parasol tilted just so. The play of light on fabric and leaves feels fleeting, like a breath held between seasons. Her gaze lingers somewhere beyond the frame, hinting at thoughts left unspoken.
Schöne mit Weinkaraffe

Leopold Schmutzler (German, unknown)

A woman holds a wine carafe, her gaze lingering just beyond the frame. The light catches the glass, casting soft reflections—an intimate moment suspended between pouring and waiting. There’s a quiet tension in her stillness, as if the next gesture might unravel everything.
Portrait de Madame Charles Chaplin (1863)

Charles Chaplin (French, 1889–1977)

A young woman gazes past the viewer, her delicate features framed by soft curls. The lace at her collar catches the light, contrasting with the rich darkness of her dress. There’s a quiet intensity in her expression—neither melancholy nor joy, but something poised between the two.
Nu à la psyche (1910)

Henri Gervex (French, 1852–1929)

A woman stands before a mirror, her body bathed in soft light. The reflection blurs the line between reality and illusion, her gaze meeting ours through the glass. The curve of her back, the fall of fabric—each detail pulls us deeper into this intimate moment suspended between seeing and being seen.
The Rose

Frédéric Soulacroix (French, 1858–1933)

A woman holds a single rose, its petals soft against her fingertips. The light catches the delicate folds of her dress, framing the quiet intensity in her gaze. There’s something unspoken in the way she cradles the flower—a moment suspended between offering and keeping.
A Greek Woman (1869)

Lawrence Alma-Tadema (English, 1836–1912)

A Greek woman stands in profile, draped in flowing white linen. Her fingers lightly touch a marble column as sunlight catches the folds of her garment. The air feels still, heavy with the warmth of an afternoon long past. Every detail whispers of quiet dignity and unspoken stories.
A Classical Beauty

Léon François Comerre (French, 1850–1916)

A young woman gazes past the viewer, her delicate features framed by cascading curls. The soft glow of her ivory skin contrasts with the rich, dark background, lending an air of quiet elegance. Her poised expression hints at unspoken thoughts, drawing the eye to linger.
Frage an die Karten (1889)

Édouard Bisson (French, 1856–1945)

A woman leans over scattered cards, her fingers hovering above their cryptic symbols. The dim light catches her intent expression—half doubt, half longing—as if the answer lies just beyond the next turn. The air hums with possibility.
Under the orange tree

Virginie Demont-Breton (French, 1859–1935)

A woman sits beneath the gnarled branches of an orange tree, sunlight dappling her dress. The fruit hangs heavy, their scent mingling with warm earth. She leans slightly, as if listening to the leaves whisper—a quiet moment suspended between shade and gold.