Woman

  • La Carmencita (1890)

    La Carmencita (1890)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A woman in a black dress holds a fan, her stance poised yet alive. The fabric swirls around her, dark and fluid, while her gaze meets the viewer with quiet confidence. The fan, half-opened, hints at motion frozen in time—a breath before the next graceful movement.

  • The Feathered Headband

    The Feathered Headband

    Albert Joseph Pénot (French, 1862–1930)

    A woman gazes past the viewer, her dark eyes unreadable. A single feather curves from her headband, its delicate arc echoing the soft drape of fabric at her shoulder. The play of light catches the warmth of her skin against the muted background, drawing you into her quiet, enigmatic presence.

  • Venus Looking Glass

    Venus Looking Glass

    Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898)

    A woman gazes into a glass, her reflection shimmering with divine light. The mirror holds not just her face, but something deeper—an otherworldly glow hinting at secrets beyond mortal sight. Myth and mystery blur in its surface, leaving the viewer to wonder what truth lies within that luminous frame.

  • Evelyn Hope (1908)

    Evelyn Hope (1908)

    Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale (English, 1872–1945)

    A young woman gazes downward, her delicate features framed by cascading curls. The soft glow on her face contrasts with the muted tones around her, hinting at quiet resilience. Her hands rest lightly in her lap, fingers barely touching—a portrait of contemplation and unspoken longing.

  • A Dalmatian Woman

    A Dalmatian Woman

    Nathaniel Sichel (German, 1843–1907)

    A woman stands poised, her Dalmatian beside her. The contrast of dark spots against pale fabric mirrors the dog’s coat. There’s an unspoken bond in their shared gaze—quiet, knowing. The portrait lingers on that connection, leaving the rest unsaid.

  • Woman And Roses (1879)

    Woman And Roses (1879)

    Auguste Toulmouche (French, 1829–1890)

    A woman in a flowing gown stands surrounded by roses, their petals spilling over her arms. The soft folds of her dress mirror the delicate blooms, as if she’s become part of the garden itself. Light catches the silk and velvet, blending her elegance with the flowers’ quiet riot of color.

  • Ladies in the Shade Abriès (1912)

    Ladies in the Shade Abriès (1912)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    Two women rest in dappled sunlight, their white dresses glowing against the deep shadows. Loose brushstrokes suggest a breeze rustling through the trees overhead. The scene hums with quiet warmth—a fleeting afternoon pause.

  • A Female Figure In A Landscape

    A Female Figure In A Landscape

    Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (English, 1833–1898)

    A lone woman stands amid rolling hills, her flowing gown echoing the soft curves of the land. The scene holds a quiet tension—her distant gaze suggests a story untold, while the muted colors wrap the moment in hushed mystery.

  • Luise Eisner, spätere Fürstin Odescalchi (1926)

    Luise Eisner, spätere Fürstin Odescalchi (1926)

    John Quincy Adams (Austrian, 1873–1933)

    Luise Eisner gazes past the viewer, her poised elegance hinting at a world beyond the frame. The soft drape of her gown contrasts with the sharp intelligence in her eyes—a woman caught between who she was and the title she would inherit.