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Saint Augustine's Gate, Canterbury
J. M. W. Turner
A masterfully rendered 18th-century architectural study of Canterbury’s historic Gothic gateway by J. M. W. Turner.
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.
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A Writer Trimming his Pen
Jan Ekels the Younger
An introspective 18th-century scene of a writer at work, featuring a clever use of reflection.
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The Farandole amidst Egyptian Monuments
Hubert Robert
A whimsical architectural fantasy by Hubert Robert, pairing the lively energy of a French folk dance with the timeless grandeur of Egyptian ruins.
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St. Mary's Abbey, York
Michael Angelo Rooker
A romantic 18th-century landscape featuring the elegant Gothic ruins of St. Mary's Abbey in York.
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St. Augustine's Gate, Canterbury
J. M. W. Turner
This early architectural study by J.M.W. Turner captures the weathered stone and intricate gothic details of Canterbury's St. Augustine’s Gate.
Contains nudity
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The Fine Arts
Marten Jozef Geeraerts
A masterful 18th-century monochrome painting simulating a stone relief of playful cherubs exploring the fine arts.