19th century
Money
Much can be hidden in an image that is mostly black. This invites to a use of imagination.
Art & Philosophy as Perspectives on Life
We All Fall In Love Sometimes
Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg
A Nude Woman Doing Her Hair Before a Mirror
Some paintings are understated in the exact right way. This is one of them.
Francisco Goya
The Dog
Simple paintings can be powerful. Especially when we consider the artist and his possible state of mind at the time of painting.
Constantin Hansen
Portrait of a Little Girl, Elise Købke, with a Cup
The image of Elise is at first just interesting, but the longer I look at it, the more this little girl start to grow on me. Her gaze keeps me captive, and makes me wonder about who she was.
Paul Klee
Portrait of a Lady's Smile
Not every piece of art needs to be serious. Some images just put you in a better mood.
