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Imperial Procession at the Forbidden City (Universal Homage)
Unknown Artist
This magnificent mid-18th-century court painting captures the grand spectacle of foreign dignitaries arriving at the Forbidden City.
Curated selection
Imperial Portrait of a Prince
Unknown Artist
This stately Qing-dynasty style portrait captures a prince in elaborate imperial robes against a dramatic dragon backdrop.
Old World Portraits
Maurice de Saxe, Marshal of France
Charles-Antoine Coypel
An imposing 18th-century portrait of a military commander in gleaming plate armor and spotted fur.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in Court Dress
Giuseppe Castiglione
A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Cardinal Gian Giacomo Millo
Gaspare Traversi
A striking 18th-century portrait of a cardinal, featuring a bold red palette and a dignified presence.
Dark Academia
The Meeting of King Gustav III and Pope Pius VI at the Museo Pio-Clementino
Bénigne Gagneraux
This grand Neoclassical painting captures a historic meeting between royalty and the papacy within the sun-drenched, vaulted splendor of a Roman museum.
Equestrian & Animals
Auspicious Pine, Lingzhi, and Falcon
Giuseppe Castiglione
This magnificent Qing dynasty masterpiece by court painter Giuseppe Castiglione features a majestic white falcon amidst symbols of longevity and strength.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Philip V, King of Spain
Hyacinthe Rigaud
A commanding Baroque portrait of the young Spanish monarch, rendered with masterly detail by Hyacinthe Rigaud.
Moody Landscapes
A Mountain Landscape with an Approaching Storm
Joseph Vernet
Experience the sublime drama of nature in Joseph Vernet's masterful 1775 depiction of a mountain storm brewing over a rugged river valley.
Old World Portraits
Family Portrait of Maharana Amar Singh I of Mewar
Unknown Artist
An exceptional 18th-century Mewar miniature painting depicting a royal courtly gathering with Maharana Amar Singh I.
Contains nudity
Coastal Classics
Watson and the Shark
John Singleton Copley
A masterpiece of high drama, this iconic 1778 painting captures the harrowing moment of a maritime rescue.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
Two Shepherd Boys with Dogs Fighting
Thomas Gainsborough
An energetic and masterful 18th-century scene by Thomas Gainsborough depicting a rural skirmish with remarkable brushwork.
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