Touching Face Collection

The Virgin and Child, c.1520-c.1530. Creator: Workshop of Bernard van Orley
The Virgin and Child, c.1520-c.1530

Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. Artist: H Lang
Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu, Belgian Congo (Congo Republic), 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Elizabeth Allan (1908-1990), English actress, 20th century. Artist: Stanborough
Elizabeth Allan (1908-1990), English actress, 20th century. Allan was the mother of Bewitched star, Elizabeth Montgomery

The Model, Lying Down, c1864 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Model, Lying Down, c1864 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)

Lana Turner (1921-1995), American actress, c1940s

The master intrudes, late 19th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) and his niece, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) and his niece, 1904. Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools

Kitty Gordon (1878-1974), English actress, early 20th century. From A & G Taylors Reality Series Postcards

Billie Burke (1885-1970), American actress, 1908. Artist: Johnston & Hoffman
Billie Burke (1885-1970), American actress, 1908. From the Davidson Bros. Postcard Series

Maude Fealy (1881-1971), American actress, 1905. From the Rotary Photographic Series

Evie Greene (1876-1917), English actress, 1905. Artist: Reinhold Thiele
Evie Greene (1876-1917), English actress, 1905

French military student, 19th century. Artist: Verdeil
French military student, 19th century

Composition, 1885. Artist: Andrei Osipovich Karelin
Composition, 1885. Found in the collection of the State M Gorky Memorial Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

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"Captivating Expressions: The Art of Touching Face" In the realm of art, the human face has always been a canvas for emotions and stories. From the regal Queen Nenzima of the Mangbetu in Belgian Congo to the enchanting English actress Elizabeth Allan, artists like H Lang and Stanborough have captured their captivating expressions through delicate touches on their faces. The touch of an artist's brush brings life to portraits like "The Model, Lying Down" by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, where every stroke reveals a hidden narrative within. Similarly, Lana Turner's timeless beauty radiates from her face in c1940s photographs, leaving us mesmerized by her allure. Even moments invaded by unexpected intrusions find artistic significance. In late 19th-century paintings such as "The Master Intrudes, " we witness intimate scenes disrupted by an unknown presence, evoking curiosity and intrigue. Beyond actors and actresses gracing stages worldwide, touching faces becomes a cherished bond between family members. Matthew Arnold shares a tender moment with his niece in Max Beerbohm's portrait from 1904—a testament to love that transcends time. Actresses Kitty Gordon and Billie Burke captivate audiences not only with their performances but also with their expressive faces immortalized in works by Johnston & Hoffman. Their features tell tales of passion and resilience that resonate even today. Maude Fealy's ethereal beauty shines through in her 1905 portrait—an American actress whose delicate touch upon her own face mirrors the grace she brought to each role she played. Meanwhile, Evie Greene enchants us with her enigmatic gaze captured flawlessly by Reinhold Thiele in early 20th-century England. Not limited to performers alone, even military students become subjects for artists seeking inspiration. A French military student from the 19th century is portrayed delicately yet powerfully by Verdeil—his touch revealing both strength and vulnerability.