Figure Studies
L'apothéose de sainte Geneviève
Joseph-Ferdinand Lancrenon
An elegant 19th-century oil sketch depicting the celestial ascent of Saint Genevieve amidst a host of angels and cherubs.
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 Unfortunate Mother
Louis Gallait
An emotionally charged mid-19th-century masterpiece depicting a mother's quiet devotion and sorrow.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
François-Joseph Navez
A tender neoclassical depiction of the Holy Family, characterized by luminous color and refined emotional depth.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Toilette of Radha
Unknown Artist
A beautifully detailed 19th-century Kangra miniature capturing a private moment of preparation and observation.