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Funeral of Victor Hugo, Arc de Triomphe
Gabriel Édouard Thurner
A dramatic 19th-century Parisian scene capturing the Arc de Triomphe draped in mourning for the funeral of Victor Hugo.
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Self-Portrait in Electric Light
Oscar Parviainen
A striking and atmospheric self-portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro lighting and bold, expressive brushwork.
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A Peace Conference at the Quai d'Orsay
William Orpen
A masterful 1919 historical painting by Sir William Orpen depicting the Paris Peace Conference in the opulent Salle de l’Horloge.
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Emblems of the Civil War
Alexander Pope
A masterfully executed trompe-l'oeil still life of American Civil War military equipment arranged against a deep, paneled background.
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The Choir
Augustin Théodule Ribot
A dramatic and atmospheric oil painting capturing the expressive faces of three singers through masterfully applied light and shadow.
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The Tlaxcalan Senate
Rodrigo Gutiérrez
A powerful 19th-century historical painting depicting an assembly of the Tlaxcalan Senate in dramatic lighting.
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Sketch for the Ceiling of the Paleontology Amphitheater
Fernand Cormon
A spirited 19th-century oil sketch by Fernand Cormon featuring an epic, atmospheric procession in muted earth tones.
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Still Life with Weapons and Armor
Karl Jansson
An evocative 19th-century still life of military accoutrements rendered with rich textures and dramatic chiaroscuro.
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 disturbing content
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Lamentation of Christ
Jakob Smits
A poignant and atmospheric Symbolist depiction of grief, rendered with rich textures and a dramatic, high-contrast palette.
Contains nudity
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Leonora Christina being Examined in Prison
Kristian Zahrtmann
This dramatic 19th-century oil painting captures a tense, candle-lit moment in a dark interior, rendered with masterful chiaroscuro.
Contains disturbing content
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Three Crosses
Jāzeps Grosvalds
This evocative 1917 painting by Jāzeps Grosvalds captures a somber military procession under a heavy, clouded night sky.
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