paper
Plum Blossoms
Wang Shishen
This 1735 ink-on-paper painting by Wang Shishen captures the resilient beauty of winter plum blossoms through masterful calligraphic brushwork.
18th Century
Rococo elegance, neoclassical restraint, and refined portraiture with decorative ease.
Portraits, landscapes, and decorative works from the 1700s bring refinement, softness, and a sense of grace.
oil paint
View of the Arch of Constantine with the Colosseum
Canaletto
A masterful 18th-century veduta capturing the architectural grandeur of ancient Rome through Canaletto’s remarkably precise brushwork.
Coastal Classics
The Captured Spanish Fleet at Havana
Dominic Serres
An 18th-century maritime masterpiece by Dominic Serres depicting sailing ships in the harbor of Havana.
Coastal Classics
Gondolas on the Lagoon
Francesco Guardi
An atmospheric scene of quiet life on the Venetian lagoon, captured in soft, silvery tones by a master of the genre.
paper
Tree in Autumn and Crows
Wang Hui
A contemplative 18th-century Chinese ink wash landscape by master Wang Hui, capturing the quiet stillness of an autumn evening.
Coastal Classics
Yeni Camii and the Port of Istanbul
Jean Baptiste Hilaire
An elegant 18th-century watercolor capturing the bustling harbor of Istanbul against the backdrop of the New Mosque.