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Béatrice (1897)

Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)

A woman’s face emerges from the shadows, her gaze distant yet piercing. Soft hues blur into darkness, as if she’s caught between dream and waking. The portrait lingers—not quite real, not entirely imagined.
Stella (1900)

Frank Dicksee (English, 1853–1928)

A woman gazes into the distance, her dark hair cascading over a flowing white gown. The soft glow of candlelight catches the delicate lace at her sleeves, hinting at quiet longing. Her lips part slightly, as if pausing mid-breath—caught between thought and speech.
Woman with a Rake (1856–57)

Jean-François Millet (French, 1814–1875)

A woman pauses mid-motion, rake in hand, her sturdy frame silhouetted against the earth. The weight of labor lingers in her bent posture, yet there’s quiet determination in her grip. No idyllic countryside—just raw, unadorned toil. The field stretches ahead, endless under her calloused palms.
Melody

Henry Ryland (English, 1856–1924)

A woman sits absorbed in her music, fingers poised over the strings. The soft drape of her gown echoes the curve of the instrument, blending movement with stillness. Light catches the edge of her profile, leaving the rest in quiet shadow—a moment suspended between note and silence.
Go Lovely Rose! Tell her that Wastes her Time and Mine

Herbert James Draper (English, 1863–1920)

A woman cradles a rose, her gaze distant. The petals mirror her delicate features, both poised between bloom and decay. Time slips like water through her fingers—the flower’s message urgent, unheeded.
Isa Tyde, La belle Irlandaise (circa 1890)

Jean-Louis Forain (French, 1852–1931)

A young Irish woman gazes past the frame, her expression caught between defiance and melancholy. The loose brushstrokes soften her features, yet her piercing eyes hold steady. A hint of green at her collar whispers of homeland.
Girl in Blue Arranging Flowers (1915)

Frederick Carl Frieseke (American, 1874–1939)

A woman in a blue dress leans over a table, her hands gently arranging a burst of blossoms. Sunlight spills across the scene, softening the colors—her dress, the petals, the quiet corner of the room. It’s an ordinary moment, yet alive with quiet attention.
A Maiden Among The Flowers

Jean Alfred Marioton (French, 1863–1903)

A young woman stands amidst a vibrant garden, her quiet presence blending with the flowers in a moment of serene contemplation.
Self Portrait In A Straw Hat (After 1782)

Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (French, 1755–1842)

A luminous self-portrait where light dances on a straw hat, revealing both elegance and quiet rebellion.