Figure Studies
Oedipus at Colonus
Jean-Antoine-Théodore Giroust
A powerful neoclassical depiction of the tragic Greek hero Oedipus at the end of his life.
Figure Studies
Hagar and Ishmael Banished by Abraham
Pieter Jozef Verhaghen
A masterfully executed late 18th-century biblical narrative painting featuring rich, warm tones and dramatic figure work.
Figure Studies
Oedipus Cursing His Son, Polynices
Henry Fuseli
A powerful Neoclassical scene of high drama and Greek tragedy by the visionary artist Henry Fuseli.
Figure Studies
The Corinthian Maid
Joseph Wright of Derby
A romantic scene capturing the mythical origin of painting as a young woman traces her lover's silhouette by candlelight.
Figure Studies
Le Tombeau de Maître André
Claude Gillot
This lively early 18th-century theatrical painting by Claude Gillot captures a scene from the Commedia dell'arte set against a classical cityscape.
Figure Studies
Venice Rewards the Fine Arts
Michelangelo Morlaiter
An elegant 18th-century Venetian allegory celebrating the arts through luminous color and dramatic composition.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Bacchanalia
Francesco Zuccarelli
A lively and celebratory scene of mythological revelry set against a beautifully rendered 18th-century landscape.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Diana and Endymion
Pierre Subleyras
A dramatic 18th-century masterpiece capturing the mythological encounter between Diana and the sleeping Endymion.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
Benjamin West
A powerful neoclassical masterpiece by Benjamin West depicting the emotional intensity of the biblical expulsion from Eden.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Intervention of the Sabine Women
Jacques-Louis David
A grand Neoclassical masterpiece by Jacques-Louis David depicting a dramatic moment of peace-making in early Roman history.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Zeuxis Choosing his Models for the Image of Helen
François-André Vincent
A grand Neoclassical masterpiece by François-André Vincent depicting the legendary artist Zeuxis seeking the ideal of beauty.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Brown Odalisque
François Boucher
A masterpiece of the French Rococo, this painting by François Boucher depicts a reclining odalisque amidst luxurious blue and white silks.
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