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Cecilia Beaux Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Cecilia Beaux our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Cecilia Beaux · 1855 – 1942

Sita and Sarita

1893 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Cecilia Beaux’s "Sita and Sarita," an elegant Impressionistic portrait of Sarah Allibone Leavitt, captures Victorian grace with luminous color and subtle symbolism. Discover this masterpiece by Beaux from the Gilded Age and bring art home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Mr. and Mrs. Anson Phelps Stokes

1898 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Admire Cecilia Beaux’s masterful portrait of Anson Phelps Stokes and his wife, capturing intimacy and elegance with meticulous detail. Explore this iconic American Impressionist masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Ernesta (Child with Nurse)

1894 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 128 x 97 cm

Experience the tender vulnerability of Cecilia Beaux's Gilded Age portrait, Ernesta; capture this masterful Impressionist study of familial grace for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Helena de Kay Gilder

1911 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 79 x 53 cm

Cecilia Beaux's poignant portrait captures Helena de Kay Gilder mourning her husband, Richard Watson Gilder, symbolizing fidelity and reflecting Beaux’s evolving artistic vision. Explore this intimate depiction of grief and Victorian floral language.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Alexander Harrison

1888 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond

Cecilia Beaux's "Alexander Harrison" (1888) captures a distinguished gentleman with a paintbrush, reflecting the artist’s mastery of portraiture and capturing a moment of artistic creation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Twilight Confidences

1888 · Georgia Museum of Art, Athens

Cecilia Beaux’s “Twilight Confidences,” painted in 1888 during her summer travels to Concarneau, France, showcases Beaux's pioneering approach to landscape painting. Alongside three studies for the piece, this artwork exemplifies Beaux's meticulous process and masterful use of light and color—lessons that profoundly influenced her subsequent figure portraits. Explore Cecilia Beaux's "Twilight Con

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Self-Portrait 1

Explore Cecilia Beaux’s ‘Self-Portrait 1,’ a captivating Impressionistic portrait revealing introspective artistry & historical context. Discover this unique piece today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Ernesta Beaux Drinker; the artist's sister; and Henry Sandwith Drinke

Admire Cecilia Beaux’s ‘Ernesta Beaux Drinker’ – a captivating 19th-century portrait of family love. Explore this oil painting's beauty & historical significance at WahooArt.com!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Cecil Kent Drinker

1891 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

A captivating portrait by Cecilia Beaux of Cecil Kent Drinker, rendered in 1891. This exquisite oil painting showcases Beaux's signature style and masterful technique – a timeless piece of American art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Ernesta

1914 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Experience the quiet dignity of Cecilia Beaux's 1914 portrait, Ernesta; a masterful blend of academic skill and Impressionist light you can own.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Landscape with Farm Building

1888

Discover Cecilia Beaux’s 'Landscape with Farm Building,' an evocative 1888 oil painting showcasing Impressionistic brushwork & rural American life. Explore this Pennsylvania Academy masterpiece!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Sita and Sarita

1921 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 113.3 x 83.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Mrs. John Wheeler Leavitt

1885

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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A Little Girl

1887

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Richard Watson Gilder

1902 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. · original 128.9 x 99.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Same size as the original$53999 × 129 cm Commission at original size

Little Lamerche

1900 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

Cecilia Beaux's "Little Lamerche" (ca. 1900) portrays a young girl gazing intently off-camera, reflecting Beaux’s fascination with Breton culture and her commitment to capturing nuanced emotion in portraiture.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Georges Clemenceau

1920

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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After the Meeting

1914 · Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo · original 104.0 x 71.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Helena de Kay Gilder

1911 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Bertha Hallowell Vaughan (1866-1948)

1901 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge · original 147.32 x 96.52cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Portrait of Harriet Sears Amory

1902 · original 163 x 106 cm

Capturing the charm of a young girl in an exquisite Impressionist style, this 1902 portrait by Cecilia Beaux showcases Gilded Age elegance and Japanese influence, inviting you to explore this masterpiece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Breton Girl

1888 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge · original 17.2 x 14.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Mrs. Elizabeth M. Howe

1903 · New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain · original 160.0 x 109.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Self-portrait

1925 · original 109.0 x 71.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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Mrs. Alexander Sedgwick and Daughter Christina

1902

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux
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The artist

Cecilia Beaux

1855 – 1942

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Museums on APSMusée d'Orsay, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, Cincinnati Art Museum
Top 3 worksSita and Sarita, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Phelps Stokes, Ernesta (Child with Nurse)
Works on APS102
Best occasionsaccent
NationalityUnited States
Emotional toneromantic, calm

Biography

A Life Illuminated: The World of Cecilia Beaux

Cecilia Beaux, born Eliza Cecilia Beaux on May 1st, 1855, in Philadelphia, emerged as a pivotal figure in American portraiture during the Gilded Age. Her story is one woven with threads of personal tragedy, determined self-reliance, and an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence. The shadow of early loss fell upon her life when her mother succumbed to puerperal fever just twelve days after Beaux’s birth, leaving a void that would subtly shape her perspective. Raised by her maternal grandmother and aunts in Philadelphia, she experienced a childhood marked by both stability and the quiet absence of parental guidance. Her father, unable to cope with his grief, returned to France for extended periods, creating a somewhat detached familial dynamic. Yet, within this framework, Beaux’s artistic inclinations were nurtured, initially through lessons with her relative Catherine Ann Drinker, an accomplished artist who served as an early role model and mentor. These formative years instilled in her not only technical skills but also a profound understanding of the dedication required to pursue a life devoted to art.

Forging a Path: Education and Early Influences

Beaux’s artistic education continued under Francis Adolf van der Wielen, where she honed her skills in perspective and drawing from casts. However, the societal constraints of the Victorian era presented significant obstacles for aspiring female artists; direct study of anatomy was largely denied to women until much later in her career. Undeterred, Beaux persevered, securing a place at the prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1876. While she maintained a degree of independence from the fervent followers of Thomas Eakins, his progressive teaching philosophy undeniably influenced her approach to art. It was during this period that Beaux began to establish herself as a skilled portraitist, winning several Mary Smith Prizes at the Pennsylvania Academy exhibitions between 1885 and 1892 – accolades that signaled her rising talent and recognition within the artistic community. A crucial turning point came with her decision to study in Paris in 1888, immersing herself in the European art scene and absorbing influences from academic masters like Tony Robert-Fleury and William-Adolphe Bouguereau, as well as the burgeoning Impressionist movement exemplified by artists such as Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas. This exposure broadened her artistic horizons and refined her technique, laying the foundation for her distinctive style.

A Master of Society Portraiture

Upon returning to Philadelphia, Cecilia Beaux quickly ascended to prominence as a sought-after portraitist, capturing the essence of America’s social and intellectual elite with remarkable sensitivity and skill. Her portraits weren't merely likenesses; they were insightful studies of character, imbued with psychological depth and an elegant aesthetic sensibility. She possessed an extraordinary ability to convey not only the physical appearance but also the inner lives of her subjects. Her masterpiece, *Portrait of Harriet Sears Amory* (1892), exemplifies this mastery. Executed with bravura brushstrokes and a heavy impasto reminiscent of Impressionism, it showcases Beaux’s technical prowess and her ability to capture both the grandeur and vulnerability of her sitter. Along with John Singer Sargent and William Merritt Chase, Beaux became one of the leading portraitists in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. Chase himself famously declared her “not only the greatest living woman painter, but the best that has ever lived,” a testament to the high regard she held within artistic circles. Her clientele included prominent figures such as First Lady Edith Roosevelt, Admiral Sir David Beatty, and Georges Clemenceau, solidifying her reputation as a chronicler of the Gilded Age.

Legacy and Enduring Influence

Cecilia Beaux’s contributions extended beyond her captivating portraits; she also broke barriers for women in the art world. She was the first woman to teach at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, paving the way for future generations of female artists. Her dedication to her craft earned her numerous accolades, including a gold medal from the National Institute of Arts and Letters and recognition from Eleanor Roosevelt as “the American woman who had made the greatest contribution to the culture of the world.” Her works are now held in esteemed collections such as The Westmoreland Museum of American Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, ensuring her legacy endures for generations to come. Beaux’s art continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into a bygone era while simultaneously celebrating the enduring power of human connection and artistic expression. Landscape with Farm Building, painted in 1888, demonstrates her skill beyond portraiture, showcasing an evocative Impressionistic style applied to rural American life. Her ability to seamlessly blend technical mastery with emotional depth cemented her place as a significant figure in the history of American art, and continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike.

Questions & Answers

Where are Cecilia Beaux's artworks grouped by technique?

The All Medium page groups Cecilia Beaux's artworks by technique.

What other names is Cecilia Beaux known by?

Cecilia Beaux is also known as Eliza-Cecilia Beaux, Beaux, سيسيليا بو, セシリア・ボー, 세실리아 보.

How many artworks by Cecilia Beaux are available to browse?

You can browse 102 artworks by Cecilia Beaux on the All Artworks page.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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