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A Prisoner of the State
Eastman Johnson
A poignant and atmospheric scene depicting an elderly captive looking toward a window in a dimly lit cell.
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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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Der Kunstfreund (Portrait of Dr. Karl Schwarz)
Lovis Corinth
A dramatic expressionist portrait by Lovis Corinth featuring bold brushwork and a moody, atmospheric palette.
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Lead Mine in Selbeck
Christian Ludwig Bokelmann
A compelling 19th-century industrial scene depicting laborers at work in a German lead mine.
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Grotto in Rome
Julie Wilhelmine Hagen-Schwarz
A moody 19th-century oil study of a classical Roman grotto draped in lush overgrowth.
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Portrait of Maurice Utrillo
André Utter
This 1910 portrait by André Utter captures the intense character of fellow artist Maurice Utrillo with striking, expressive brushwork.