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Poem of the Soul: The Bad Path
Louis Janmot
A hauntingly beautiful 19th-century allegorical painting exploring themes of spiritual passage and structure.
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Scholarly portraits, interiors, and old-world pieces with gravity.
Scholarly interiors, portraits, and moody old-world works create a look that feels literary, intimate, and quietly dramatic.
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The Art Gallery of Jan Gildemeester Jansz
Adriaan de Lelie
A sophisticated late 18th-century interior capturing the refined atmosphere of a private Dutch art collection.
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The Egyptian Widow
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
A poignant and highly detailed scene of mourning set within the architectural grandeur of ancient Egypt.
Contains nudity
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The Gallery of Cornelis van der Geest
Willem van Haecht
This intricate Flemish masterpiece offers a window into the prestigious 17th-century art collection of Cornelis van der Geest.
Contains nudity
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Atelier d'Ary Scheffer, rue Chaptal
Ary Johannes Lamme
A captivating mid-19th-century view into the historic Paris studio of artist Ary Scheffer.