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Nuns
Mikhail Nesterov
A moody and atmospheric painting of nuns gathered in solemn song, rendered in deep tonal values.
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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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Prisoners from the Front
Winslow Homer
Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.
Contains disturbing content
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Duke Karl Insulting the Corpse of Klas Fleming
Albert Edelfelt
A landmark of Finnish historical realism, this dramatic work by Albert Edelfelt captures a moment of intense political tension and atmospheric depth.
Contains nudity
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The Gross Clinic
Thomas Eakins
A dramatic and masterful display of 19th-century realism depicting a surgical clinic in progress.
Contains disturbing content
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Louis David Drawing Marie-Antoinette on Her Way to Execution
Jean Emmanuel Van den Bussche
A dramatic historical scene depicting the moment painter Jacques-Louis David captured the likeness of Marie-Antoinette during the French Revolution.