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Paris Nocturne: The Singer
Carlos Baca-Flor
A dramatic, atmospheric nocturne capturing a moment of performance in a Parisian theater.
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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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Skarga's Sermon
Jan Matejko
A powerful masterpiece of historical drama by Jan Matejko, depicting the impassioned preaching of Piotr Skarga in the Royal Castle.
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Ruines des Tuileries après l'incendie de 1871
Eugène Bellangé
A dramatic 19th-century study of light and ruin in the aftermath of the Tuileries Palace fire.
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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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Le Satyre
Fernand Cormon
A dramatic and atmospheric Symbolist study of mythological figures immersed in a tonal landscape of mist and shadow.
Contains disturbing content
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Faithful Unto Death
Edward Poynter
A powerful Victorian narrative painting depicting a Roman soldier's unwavering duty amidst the destruction of Pompeii.