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The Tax Collectors
Marinus van Reymerswaele
A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.
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The Tower of Babel
Unknown Artist
A meticulously detailed 17th-century Dutch depiction of the ambitious construction of the Tower of Babel.
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Sculptor Working on a Statue of a Saint in St. Peter's, Rome
Hubert Robert
A masterfully atmospheric scene of artistic labor and architectural grandeur within the heart of Rome.
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Demolition of the Château of Meudon
Hubert Robert
This evocative scene by Hubert Robert captures the monumental scale and atmospheric beauty of neoclassical architectural ruins.
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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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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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Church of the Sorbonne in Ruins
Hubert Robert
An atmospheric architectural study of the ruined Sorbonne chapel by Hubert Robert, capturing the interplay of light and historical decay.
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Illustration for Njal’s Saga
August Malmström
An atmospheric 19th-century illustration depicting a dramatic narrative scene from the Icelandic Njal’s Saga.
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Demolition of the Church of the Feuillants
Hubert Robert
This architectural study captures the dramatic transformation of a Parisian landmark through the masterly brush of Hubert Robert.
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Visit to the Iron Rolling Mill
Adolph von Menzel
A masterful industrial scene capturing the dramatic contrast between factory workers and well-dressed visitors.
Contains disturbing content
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The Death of Victor Bach (La Mort de Victor Bach)
J. Le Cœur
A powerful and atmospheric 19th-century French painting depicting a solemn historical moment in Paris.
Contains disturbing content
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Hamlet and Horatio in the Churchyard
Victor Müller
A dramatic 19th-century portrayal of Shakespeare's Hamlet contemplating mortality in a somber churchyard.
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