Figure Studies
The Monkey Painter (Le Singe peintre)
Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
A whimsical 18th-century scene featuring a monkey in fine attire focused on his artistic craft.
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
The Lion
Frans Verhas
An enchanting Victorian interior scene capturing a moment of playful family life amidst opulent decor.
Figure Studies
Olivia, Maria and Malvolio from Twelfth Night
Johann Heinrich Ramberg
A spirited and elegant 18th-century painting depicting a classic scene from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Parnassus
Hendrick de Clerck
A vibrant and intricate 17th-century mythological painting depicting the Muses and Apollo on Mount Parnassus.