Figure Studies
The Sense of Smell
Philippe Mercier
A charming 18th-century allegorical scene depicting four figures exploring the olfactory delights of nature.
Figure Studies
Expressive figure-led works that feel classical, intimate, and human.
Anonymous sitters, allegorical bodies, and painterly figure scenes bring warmth, movement, and a collected studio feel.
Figure Studies
La Camargo Dancing
Nicolas Lancret
An elegant Rococo masterpiece depicting the celebrated ballerina Marie-Anne de Cupis de Camargo performing in a lush garden setting.
Figure Studies
Music-Making Company
Gillis van Tilborgh
A spirited seventeenth-century genre scene depicting musicians and friends gathered for an afternoon of music.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Concert on a Balcony
Gerard van Honthorst
A lively and theatrical Dutch Golden Age scene of musicians performing under the watchful eyes of playful cherubs.