Portraiture
Samling av Portraiture konstverk
Young Girl Seated
A delicate portrait capturing the quiet introspection of a young girl, her pose suggesting both vulnerability and inner strength. Soft lines and subtle shading reveal Klimt's early mastery of capturing human emotion before his iconic golden period.
Valentine Gode Darel in hospital bed
A haunting portrait of vulnerability and human fragility, capturing a woman's intimate moment of illness. The painting reveals the raw emotional landscape of suffering, with precise lines and a stark composition that draws the viewer into the patient's personal struggle.
Self-Portrait with Two Pupils
A captivating self-portrait that challenges 18th-century artistic conventions, featuring the artist herself alongside two of her female students. Labille-Guiard masterfully depicts herself as a professional painter, surrounded by the tools of her craft, demonstrating female artistic agency during a time of significant social transformation.
Ernesta (Child with Nurse)
A tender moment captured between a young child and her nurse, this intimate portrait reveals the delicate relationship of care and companionship. Soft brushstrokes and a muted color palette invite the viewer to pause and appreciate the quiet emotional depth of a seemingly simple scene.
A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery
Step into a mesmerizing scene of intellectual curiosity, where a philosopher illuminates the mysteries of the cosmos using an intricate orrery - a mechanical model of the solar system. Dramatic candlelight casts enchanting shadows, revealing the rapt attention of students and children as they witness the wonders of astronomical knowledge.
A Card Player
Step into a tavern scene where strategy meets chance! A lone card player sits deep in concentration, his hand carefully guarding his next move. Leyster's masterful brushwork captures the intimate moment of suspense before a critical play.
Mademoiselle de Charolais in a Franciscan Robe
A captivating portrait of elegance and mystery, where a noble lady poses in a surprising Franciscan monk's robe, blending aristocratic refinement with unexpected monastic attire. Her enigmatic gaze invites the viewer to unravel the story behind her unconventional costume.
Self-Portrait with Artist's Father
A tender family portrait capturing an intimate moment between an artist and her father, revealing the deep emotional bonds and artistic legacy of early 19th-century French painting.
A Black Woman
A powerful portrait capturing the dignity and inner strength of a Black woman, rendered with remarkable sensitivity and artistic skill. The subject gazes directly at the viewer, her expression both contemplative and resolute, inviting viewers to connect with her humanity and individual story.
Woman in White (Zofia Federowiczowa)
A mesmerizing portrait that captures a woman in white, her delicate features and ethereal presence emerging from a soft, muted background. The painting invites viewers to unravel the mystery of Zofia Federowiczowa, with her contemplative gaze and subtle elegance.
Self-portrait in a Straw Hat
A captivating self-portrait of a young woman artist, radiating confidence and elegance in a delicate straw hat. Her soft gaze and luminous skin invite viewers to unravel the story behind the brushstrokes, challenging the male-dominated art world of the 18th century.
Antonin Proust
A captivating portrait that captures the intellectual essence of Antonin Proust, a prominent French journalist and politician, through Manet's distinctive brushwork and penetrating gaze. The painting invites viewers to unravel the personality behind the subject's contemplative expression.