18th Century

An intricate 1754 oil painting by Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Raguenet capturing the vibrant atmosphere of Paris's historic Place de Grève.

A masterful atmospheric landscape by Thomas Gainsborough, depicting the tranquil beauty of the English countryside with soft, painterly textures.

An 18th-century maritime masterpiece by Dominic Serres depicting sailing ships in the harbor of Havana.

A charming and luminous Rococo portrait capturing a young noblewoman at her easel.

A masterfully composed 18th-century scene showcasing the interplay of light and texture in a solemn moment of offering.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

An exquisite 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a divine audience within a golden architectural setting.

This evocative 18th-century Venetian landscape captures the shimmering light and maritime activity of St Mark’s Basin.

A dramatic 18th-century mountain landscape captured in atmospheric washes of grey and blue.

A classic British estate portrait capturing the serene grandeur of the Kentish countryside in the mid-18th century.

A masterfully rendered 18th-century architectural study of Canterbury’s historic Gothic gateway by J. M. W. Turner.