Self Portrait (c.1890 CE)
Though created during her conventional, realistic phase, this self portrait feels like a threshold: the last calm moment before she stepped into the unknown.
Portraiture
Artworks focused on depicting individuals, capturing their likeness and essence. This category spans historical portraits that reveal identity, status, and personality through the artist’s lens.
Vikramditya (1843 CE)
This artwork portrays the legendary Indian king Vikramaditya, a figure celebrated in Indian folklore for his wisdom, justice, and valor.
Hip, Hip, Hurrah! Artists’ Party, Skagen (1888 CE)
The artwork radiates warmth and camaraderie, inviting viewers into a moment of celebration at Skagen.
Astrological-Fantastical Portrait (1924 CE)
A gouache astrological masterpiece portraying a humanoid figure amidst celestial symbols in a cosmic, dreamlike realm.
Portrait of Tage Thiel (1915 CE)
A delicate watercolor, portraying young Tage Thiel in Renaissance-style attire at Thielska Galleriet.
Portrait of Inga-Maria Thiel (1918 CE)
A delicate watercolor portrays the young Inga-Maria Thiel in a light, Jugendstil style.
The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (1882 CE)
This large-scale portrait of four young daughters in a dimly lit Parisian interior captivates viewers with its unconventional composition, masterful use of light, and psychological depth.
Luncheon of the Boating Party (1881 CE)
Renoir’s choice of the Maison Fournaise was deliberate, as the restaurant was a popular spot for artists and bohemians, reflecting the lively social scene of the time at a boating party.
The Ponderer (1929 CE)
The ponderer is an oil-on-canvas painting from 1929, portraying a contemplative figure steeped in rural Finnish introspection, showcasing Lampi’s bold expressionism and psychological depth.