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The École de Chirurgie under Construction
Hubert Robert
An elegant 18th-century architectural painting by Hubert Robert capturing the grand construction of the École de Chirurgie in Paris.
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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Le Temple antique
Hubert Robert
A grand 18th-century landscape depicting ancient ruins and daily life along a riverbank.
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Woman Reading by a Paper-Bell Shade
Henry Robert Morland
A luminous and moody scene of a woman reading by candlelight, showcasing masterful chiaroscuro.
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Still Life with Musical Instruments and Books
Bartolomeo Bettera
A dramatic and elegant arrangement of 18th-century musical instruments and scholarly objects set against an atmospheric dark backdrop.
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The Philosopher Pythagoras
Pietro Longhi
A dramatic and atmospheric study of the philosopher Pythagoras reading by the warm glow of candlelight.
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.