Figure Studies

A delicate and luminous profile study of Rosina Ferrara, one of John Singer Sargent's favorite muses.

A romantic scene capturing the mythical origin of painting as a young woman traces her lover's silhouette by candlelight.

An elegant Rococo scene depicting the intimate and bustling preparations of French aristocrats before a social event.

A masterfully detailed mid-19th-century desert scene capturing the quiet dignity of a Bedouin encampment.

A charming 18th-century scene of children discovering the magic of a camera obscura.

A powerful neoclassical depiction of the tragic Greek hero Oedipus at the end of his life.

A serene and masterfully painted portrait of a young woman with cascading hair, holding an illuminated book.

A moving and masterful 1890 genre scene capturing the emotional moment of a young man leaving home.